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C875 ETT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,394 mi
Last recorded157,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC875 ETT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 157,394 miles

Chassis and pipes waxoyled

Pass 27 Jun 2019 155,800 miles

Nearside Front stub axel slight leak

Fail 20 Jun 2019 155,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front stub axel slight leak

Nearside side repeater

Pass 11 Jun 2018 150,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 147,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 136,955 miles

Advise waxoyle chassis slight corrosion

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2015 130,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 130,154 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 130,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 128,946 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 128,943 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 128,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 126,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 123,056 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 121,122 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 121,106 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 118,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,904 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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C875 ETT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C875 ETT, 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 C875 ETT registered?

C875 ETT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C875 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C875 ETT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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