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C132 LTO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,661 mi
Last recorded137,661 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 LTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 136,139 miles

Floor,crossmembers and bulkhead corroded

Power steering belt loose

Tyres protrude but still within body limits

Fail 11 Mar 2024 136,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside bulkhead corroded and holed

Power steering heavy drive belt loose

Rear floor corroded

rear crossmembers corroded under floor

tyres protrude but still within body limits

Pass 31 Mar 2023 135,128 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,124 miles

Underside corrorded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 160,008 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 132,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 128,187 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 125,064 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2014 121,959 miles

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

Oil leak

steering box drop arm slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2013 118,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2012 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2012 112,414 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,405 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 108,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 107,728 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 107,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,212 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 103,208 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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C132 LTO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C132 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 C132 LTO registered?

C132 LTO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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