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C169 EHW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

230,876 mi
Last recorded230,876 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 EHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 230,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Lift In Tractor Joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Wear Noticed In Steering Column Intermediate Coupling Lower connection (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 230,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Lift In Tractor Joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Wear Noticed In Steering Column Intermediate Coupling Lower connection (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 224,916 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2021 224,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 222,324 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 222,314 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 219,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 216,841 miles

slight leak from centre exhaust

slight movement in rear prop u/j

slight movement in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2017 213,336 miles

oil leaks

slight movement in steering drop arm ball joint

slight staining to steering box

Pass 23 Jun 2016 208,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 203,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 197,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

slight exhaust blow around manifold downpipe joint

Pass 11 Jun 2013 191,009 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 183,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 174,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 164,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 155,282 miles

o/s side lamp dim

power steering box damp

rear axle oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 155,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s side lamp dim

power steering box damp

rear axle oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 144,769 miles

cuts to both rear tyres

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear tyre tread low

nail to n/s rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2008 144,769 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cuts to both rear tyres

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear tyre tread low

nail to n/s rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2007 135,482 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 123,911 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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C169 EHW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C169 EHW, 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 C169 EHW registered?

C169 EHW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C169 EHW safe to buy?

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