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C910 UFK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,197 mi
Last recorded170,197 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC910 UFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 170,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 169,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 169,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 169,447 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 169,447 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 169,280 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 169,255 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 169,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 168,853 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 168,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 168,685 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 168,685 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 168,426 miles

Centre Rear rear axle steady bar joint gaiter cracking

Front cracked registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 21 Aug 2014 168,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 167,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 167,076 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 166,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 166,135 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 164,717 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 164,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 163,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 160,021 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 156,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 152,212 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C910 UFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C910 UFK, 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 C910 UFK registered?

C910 UFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C910 UFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C910 UFK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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