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C190 ULS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,371 mi
Last recorded101,371 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC190 ULS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 101,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,295 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,234 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,471 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,813 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 98,813 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,318 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 98,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,699 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 93,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 93,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,957 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 89,914 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,396 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 84,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 81,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 75,232 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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C190 ULS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C190 ULS, 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 C190 ULS registered?

C190 ULS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C190 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C190 ULS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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