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C169 MAU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,473 mi
Last recorded186,473 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 MAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 186,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 184,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 183,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 182,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 180,763 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 177,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 174,574 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 174,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 173,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 May 2017 173,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 168,149 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 168,149 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 163,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 159,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 153,098 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 149,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 145,051 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 144,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 141,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 141,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,448 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 79,018 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 MAU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MAU, 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 C169 MAU registered?

C169 MAU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C169 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C169 MAU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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