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C118 EHG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,888 mi
Last recorded138,888 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC118 EHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 138,888 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 138,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 138,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 138,888 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 131,392 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 123,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 118,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 108,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 162,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 145,676 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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C118 EHG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C118 EHG, 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

How do I check the history of C118 EHG?

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What year was C118 EHG registered?

C118 EHG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C118 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C118 EHG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C118 EHG have outstanding finance?

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