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C21 MFT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 MFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 118,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 118,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 117,599 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 116,958 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 115,555 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 114,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 113,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 113,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,038 miles

Front number plate cable tied to grill

Rear exhaust cable tied on rubbers

wiring untidy

Pass 2 Mar 2017 110,135 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 110,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,291 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,687 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub

slight pull to right under braking

Pass 27 Nov 2010 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 185,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 184,638 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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C21 MFT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C21 MFT, 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 C21 MFT registered?

C21 MFT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C21 MFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 MFT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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