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C176 CNF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,452 mi
Last recorded147,452 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 CNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 146,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 145,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 145,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 142,325 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n.s.r brake sticking

Pass 10 May 2013 141,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 140,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 138,330 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 138,407 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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)

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

Propshaft component defective

os wing mirror cracked but not restricting view to rear

Fail 4 Apr 2011 138,329 miles

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight fluid leak from power steering area.n/side front shockabsorber slight fluid leak/front prop shaft u/j joint showing signs of play

Pass 8 Apr 2010 128,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 128,891 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 128,821 miles

STEERING BOX SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEEK

off side front mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2009 128,821 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side front mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2008 123,877 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 123,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 113,635 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 113,632 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 106,752 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 106,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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C176 CNF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C176 CNF, 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 C176 CNF registered?

C176 CNF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1985.

Is C176 CNF safe to buy?

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