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GDX 759

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,041 mi
Last recorded60,041 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDX 759
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,212 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,840 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2009

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

changes maid for off roading

Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 16,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,557 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

this vehicle has been extensivly modiefied for off road use.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,380 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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GDX 759 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GDX 759, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDX 759 registered?

GDX 759 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is GDX 759 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDX 759 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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