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C913 UDO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,561 mi
Last recorded143,561 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC913 UDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 143,561 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 143,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 143,561 miles

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2015 143,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 140,489 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 134,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 131,786 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 128,510 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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C913 UDO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C913 UDO, 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 C913 UDO registered?

C913 UDO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C913 UDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C913 UDO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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