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C983 EEP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,453 mi
Last recorded65,453 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC983 EEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,453 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 65,448 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

BOTH REAR AND O/S/F BUMPSTOPS MISSING

FRONT PROPSHAFT-REAR UJ BADLY WORN

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

NO SEAT BELT FITTED TO CENTER SEAT(NOT REQUIRED)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,716 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all chassis

offsid rear tyrew cracking due to age

offside near side front wings damage

Oil leak

offside door damage

Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,198 miles

damage to nearside front wing

damage to offside front wing

deterioration to offside and nearside rear tie bar bushes

heavy corrosion to entire chassis

heavy oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking to sidewalls

slight play in nearside front drag link end ball joint

slight play nearside and offside front upper swivell joint

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,856 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

near sid rear offside rear offside front bump stops missing

Fail 2 Oct 2007 63,827 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

near sid rear offside rear offside front bump stops missing

Pass 21 Sep 2006 63,206 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2005 62,587 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

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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C983 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C983 EEP, 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 C983 EEP registered?

C983 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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