MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,803 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C81 UKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C81 UKS, 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
How do I check the history of C81 UKS?
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What year was C81 UKS registered?
C81 UKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.
Is C81 UKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C81 UKS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C81 UKS have outstanding finance?
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