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C827 FAH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

214,422 mi
Last recorded214,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC827 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2025 214,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 212,227 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres part worn

Pass 10 Jan 2023 209,490 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres part worn

Pass 24 Nov 2021 206,214 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 200,689 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 13 May 2019 196,159 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 194,208 miles

front brake hoses slightly perrished

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 May 2017 188,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 184,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint upper swivell joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 180,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 175,557 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 172,793 miles

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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C827 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C827 FAH, 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.

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What year was C827 FAH registered?

C827 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C827 FAH safe to buy?

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