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C221 OAN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,404 mi
Last recorded56,404 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC221 OAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,125 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))

slight leak from n/s front hub oil seal

Pass 10 May 2021 56,116 miles

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

slight binding to o/s rear brake

slight leak from n/s front hub

Fail 10 May 2021 56,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

slight binding to o/s rear brake

slight leak from n/s front hub

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,029 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,710 miles

Both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

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

Misting of oil around steering box

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

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

Misting of oil around steering box

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,413 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil stains around steering box

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,866 miles

Blow from down pipe and 2nd section of pipe

Dampness around sterring box

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

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,924 miles

Advanced wear and play to rear lower shock absorber mounts

Advanced wear to front lower shock absorber mounts

Both front tyres have advanced perishing and slight splitting to outer side walls

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

Oil stains around steering box

Fail 24 Aug 2006 53,924 miles

Advanced wear and play to rear lower shock absorber mounts

Advanced wear to front lower shock absorber mounts

Both front tyres have advanced perishing and slight splitting to outer side walls

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

Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Oil stains around steering box

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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C221 OAN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C221 OAN, 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 C221 OAN registered?

C221 OAN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C221 OAN safe to buy?

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