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C510 GVU

1985 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,225 mi
Last recorded92,225 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Forward Control78,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC510 GVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 92,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 90,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 88,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 85,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 80,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 77,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 73,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 67,181 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,453 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,635 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease and paint unable to fully assess condition

all crossmemebrs and outriggers corroded

both front swivell housing leaking and need attention in near furture

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on bulkhead and both floor pans

corrosion throughout underside of vechile

front number plate slightly deterioated and cracked

no front centre seat fitted at time of test

o/s/r indicator pale in colour

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 2 Jul 2009 63,635 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease and paint unable to fully assess condition

all crossmemebrs and outriggers corroded

both front swivell housing leaking and need attention in near furture

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on bulkhead and both floor pans

corrosion throughout underside of vechile

front number plate slightly deterioated and cracked

no front centre seat fitted at time of test

o/s/r indicator pale in colour

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,980 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f floor corroded but does not affect steering or braking

oil leak in engine area

Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,278 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 57,485 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 57,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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C510 GVU is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 78,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C510 GVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C510 GVU registered?

C510 GVU is a 1985 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C510 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C510 GVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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