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C142 ETG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,064 mi
Last recorded141,064 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 ETG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 141,064 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All Four (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2024 140,084 miles

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

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

all suspension components modified for off road use

Pass 9 Dec 2023 137,308 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2022 131,052 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under car in general surface slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2021 124,756 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,309 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front ,both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 116,419 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 116,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,925 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 107,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 103,313 miles

Offside Front Outer Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 102,135 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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C142 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C142 ETG, 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

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What year was C142 ETG registered?

C142 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1985.

Is C142 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C142 ETG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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