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C170 SSM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,202 mi
Last recorded149,202 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 SSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 149,202 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 149,202 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBERR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES AND CENTERR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front FLOOR HOLED

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 149,154 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,930 miles

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,726 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 148,037 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 146,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,936 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of chassis (2.4.A.3)

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2017 143,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of chassis (2.4.A.3)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 140,757 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 140,757 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 137,278 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 137,278 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 137,271 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped to body (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Up/down movement (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front & Rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 133,402 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexis corroded

Diesel leak at high pressure pump - corroded pipes

Front reg plate has small crack

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Under carriage very dirty

Fail 1 Aug 2014

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake pipes to flexis corroded

Diesel leak at high pressure pump - corroded pipes

Front reg plate has small crack

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Under carriage very dirty

Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,817 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 129,817 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Diesel pump has leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 126,548 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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C170 SSM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C170 SSM, 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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C170 SSM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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