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C213 GTU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 GTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 96,636 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 96,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,891 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,812 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,021 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,423 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 88,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,203 miles

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

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

all four side lights stick on

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

both wipers slighty smearing screen

nearside front floor by body mount holed and corroded

oil leak around ngine

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,134 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front shockers slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails, undersills, outersills and floors slightly corroded

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

power steering requires attention soon

rer axle slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 88,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front shockers slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly coroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,699 miles

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

offside rear wheel has fluid leaking

steering slightley stiff

Fail 24 Nov 2010 85,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear wheel has fluid leaking

steering slightley stiff

Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,997 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 81,620 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,620 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,861 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 78,850 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 70,404 miles

propshaft defective

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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C213 GTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C213 GTU, 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 C213 GTU registered?

C213 GTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C213 GTU safe to buy?

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