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C187 CTT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC187 CTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 119,474 miles

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 9 May 2024 117,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 115,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 114,327 miles

hand brake

Pass 10 May 2021 112,931 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 110,746 miles

horn

Pass 8 May 2019 108,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,030 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 106,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 105,330 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 105,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 103,706 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 102,345 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 102,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 100,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 99,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 98,715 miles

power steering & fan belt getting worn

Pass 11 May 2010 97,677 miles

brake pedal rubber

o\s chassis leg front slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2009 96,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 96,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 96,013 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 95,143 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 94,322 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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C187 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C187 CTT, 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 C187 CTT registered?

C187 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C187 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C187 CTT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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