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C954 KWL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,971 mi
Last recorded39,971 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC954 KWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,971 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked & perrished

Offside front tyre cracked & perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside & offside rear chassis to rear crossmemeber to poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2012 38,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside & offside rear chassis to rear crossmemeber to poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 36,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,831 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 35,821 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,139 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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C954 KWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C954 KWL, 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 C954 KWL registered?

C954 KWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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