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C833 HPU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36 mi
Last recorded36 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 HPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 36 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,724 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front track rod end gaiter dislodged

Play in front panard rod bush

Play in steering box

Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,684 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both wiper blades split

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front track rod end gaiter dislodged

Play in front panhard rod bush

Play in steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,969 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C833 HPU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C833 HPU, 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 C833 HPU registered?

C833 HPU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 1985.

Is C833 HPU safe to buy?

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