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C135 YEC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

111,374 mi
Last recorded111,374 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC135 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 111,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 108,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,827 miles

Steering column U/JS BOTH HAVE SOME PLAY

Fail 24 Nov 2021 102,827 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column U/JS BOTH HAVE SOME PLAY

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail OF REAR PROP (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,909 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,413 miles

Chassis COVER IN MUD

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MUD (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,963 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 91,943 miles

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle is leaning to the near side, near side front tyre is cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,534 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering modified, but not inappropriately NOT FITTED (2.3.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering modified, but not inappropriately NOT FITTED (2.3.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,035 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,774 miles

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

HOLE LAND COVER IN MUD

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

REAR U/J WORN

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,082 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYER IS CUT

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,082 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYER IS CUT

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 64,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,802 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,759 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,705 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 53,700 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,269 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 49,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 43,265 miles

Centre Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 4 May 2006 43,241 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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C135 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 C135 YEC, 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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C135 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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