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C965 AHN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,406 mi
Last recorded30,406 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC965 AHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 30,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,527 miles

front axle bushes worn

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,479 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,613 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,812 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 25,812 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 25,805 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,894 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,709 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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C965 AHN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C965 AHN, 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 C965 AHN registered?

C965 AHN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C965 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C965 AHN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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