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C102 KUX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

195,925 mi
Last recorded195,925 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC102 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 195,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 193,646 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 191,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 189,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 187,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 185,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 183,522 miles

Front axle casing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight play in offside front kingpin

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2018 180,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 177,637 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 177,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind gearbox mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 174,221 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 172,297 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 168,525 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 168,423 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 165,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 165,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 165,099 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 165,099 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 162,104 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 162,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 158,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 158,509 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,446 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

bolts loose in front bumper

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f bumpstop missing

rear body mounting brackets rusted

Fail 12 Aug 2009 154,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

bolts loose in front bumper

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f bumpstop missing

rear body mounting brackets rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 149,098 miles

'A' pillars rusty n/s/f & o/s/f

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front propshaft u/j failing

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f & o/s/f wings damaged

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 143,901 miles

Front propshaft u/j failing

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rubber boot split on o/s/f droparm joint

drivers seat cushion & back in poor condition

n/s & o/s 'A' pillar rusted/holed

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f outrigger rusted

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Fail 21 Aug 2007 143,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Driver door difficult to open

Drivers seat cushion & back in poor condition

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front U/J failing

Rubber boot split on droparm joint

Steering damper rubber bush failed

n/s & o/s 'A' pillar rusted/holed

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f outrigger rusted

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 138,999 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 138,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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C102 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C102 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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C102 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1985.

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