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C833 YUM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,709 mi
Last recorded125,709 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 YUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 125,709 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

various surface st under vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,705 miles

All body structure surface rust

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 124,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 122,449 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 119,056 miles

rear valance rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2018 117,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 113,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,123 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 109,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2009 108,512 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 96,672 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 96,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,454 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 90,454 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 YUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C833 YUM, 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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C833 YUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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