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C116 LTO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,085 mi
Last recorded121,085 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC116 LTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 121,085 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 121,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing and clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,888 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 169,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 168,624 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Fine cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2017 168,545 miles

Offside Front Outer Fine cut in tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2017 168,545 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear of front out-rigger has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking gas at joint/clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Fine cut in tyre sidewall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 166,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 166,171 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 166,170 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 165,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 165,598 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns side step insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2013 158,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 147,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres cracked perished

Fail 14 Nov 2011 147,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres cracked perished

Pass 3 Feb 2010 146,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 146,182 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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C116 LTO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C116 LTO, 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 C116 LTO registered?

C116 LTO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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