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C810 ORX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,658 mi
Last recorded52,658 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC810 ORX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,658 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,550 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,563 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

chassis corroded, front outriggers corroded

power steering pump noisey when under strain

slight play in the steering - measured at the steering wheel

Pass 25 May 2010 46,402 miles

advise windscreen has small damage to offside which could get bigger

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,650 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 147,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 136,652 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C810 ORX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C810 ORX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C810 ORX registered?

C810 ORX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1985.

Is C810 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C810 ORX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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