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C156 LNT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,441 mi
Last recorded124,441 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC156 LNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 124,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 123,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 122,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,959 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Half Of Light Source Not Working. Strongly Advise Repair (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Slight Fluid Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight Free Play In Steering Box

Fail 21 Sep 2021 120,956 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint Also Appears To Have Slight Play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Half Of Light Source Not Working. Strongly Advise Repair (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Slight Fluid Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight Play In Steering Box/Linkage

Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,933 miles

Handbrake travel high

Oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,359 miles

rear fog lamp only working on main beam

Fail 20 Sep 2018 115,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component insecurely attached securing bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear fog lamp only working on main beam

Pass 6 Feb 2013 112,270 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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C156 LNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C156 LNT, 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 C156 LNT registered?

C156 LNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1985.

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