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C199 UAD

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,811 mi
Last recorded217,811 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC199 UAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 217,811 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 20 Mar 2025 215,504 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 215,490 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear hub oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2023 215,490 miles

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

nearside rear hub oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2022 215,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 208,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 203,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 198,888 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 194,699 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 193,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 192,556 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 192,550 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub oil seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 190,992 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 189,953 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 189,942 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 189,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 185,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 175,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 175,621 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 167,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 159,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 159,336 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 159,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 150,799 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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C199 UAD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C199 UAD, 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 C199 UAD registered?

C199 UAD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1985.

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