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C95 KUX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,678 mi
Last recorded237,678 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC95 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 237,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely stuck on (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid or oil (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely stuck on (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 236,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 233,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 231,091 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 230,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 8 May 2015 230,319 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 229,841 miles

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.

Offside rear wheel bearing worn. Axle oil leaking onto backing plate.

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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C95 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C95 KUX, 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 C95 KUX registered?

C95 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1985.

Is C95 KUX safe to buy?

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