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C210 VWP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,240 mi
Last recorded173,240 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC210 VWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 173,240 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion over chassis & lower bulkhead

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 173,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage likely to become detached track arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion over chassis & lower bulkhead

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 171,230 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General corrosion over chassis/bulkhead area

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 169,469 miles

Bulkhead corrosion not structural

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 169,469 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Bulkhead corrosion not structural

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 169,467 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger(front and rear side) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bulkhead corrosion non structural

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 168,319 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated spill pipe damp (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 166,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 163,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 154,937 miles

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 8 Jun 2017 142,340 miles

oil leak engine

slight oil leak steering box

steering damper bush starting too split

Fail 2 Jun 2017 142,366 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f body mounting has bolt missing

oil leak engine

slight oil leak steering box

steering damper bush starting too split

Pass 25 May 2016 132,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 May 2016 132,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,560 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,538 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,188 miles

Front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from N/S and O/S front axle spheres

Steering arm ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,090 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 91,081 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,208 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 90,204 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 89,272 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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C210 VWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C210 VWP, 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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C210 VWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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