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C925 HPU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,671 mi
Last recorded86,671 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC925 HPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,671 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust out pipe blows to the nearside

front seat belts have five point harness

offside rear bump stop is missing

Fail 6 Apr 2006 86,671 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust fitted so that exhaust gas escapes to the n/s

front seats fitted with 3 point system

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear prop shaft u/j has slight play

suspect that rear brake pads sized on inner pads on both sides

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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C925 HPU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C925 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.

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What year was C925 HPU registered?

C925 HPU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C925 HPU safe to buy?

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