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C144 RBV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC144 RBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,347 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,235 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING ON ROAD BRAKE TEST

Nearside Rear CORRODED AND HOLED OUTWITH PRESCRIBDE AREA

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 109,174 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,123 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,060 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,635 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,631 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 107,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 107,221 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on tie bar is excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member on inner side is holed and weak. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on tie bar is excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holes in rear section of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Travel in service brake pedal.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,061 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,811 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,690 miles

N/s/f wing spat insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,748 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,501 miles

***n/s/f hub/swivel seal starting to leak oil near to brake disc***

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering wheel rubbing on cowling

Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

***n/s/f hub/swivel seal starting to leak oil near to brake disc***

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

gearbox oil leak.oil around parking brake drum area.see failure

steering wheel rubbing on cowling

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,359 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fog light switch flickers when first switched on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,960 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,969 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

prop shaft bolt loose

Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,969 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

prop shaft bolt loose

Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,327 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 71,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 50,739 miles

near side front floor/bulkhead starting to corrode

off side front shock absorber top cover corroding

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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C144 RBV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C144 RBV, 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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C144 RBV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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