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C139 URP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,292 mi
Last recorded222,292 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC139 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 222,292 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 216,286 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 212,995 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 212,951 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from diesel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 208,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 205,624 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 203,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 201,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 201,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 196,295 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 191,751 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 187,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 183,134 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 178,015 miles

Main beam tell tale not working-pre April 1986 vehicle.

o/s rear upper shock absorber nylock nut poorly fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2014 177,953 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam tell tale not working-pre April 1986 vehicle.

o/s rear upper shock absorber nylock nut poorly fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2013 175,023 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 172,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 166,808 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 161,949 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 154,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 153,850 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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C139 URP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C139 URP, 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 C139 URP registered?

C139 URP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C139 URP safe to buy?

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