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C228 TKS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,304 mi
Last recorded118,304 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 TKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 118,304 miles

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,089 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking.

Fail 5 Oct 2023 117,086 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front 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 Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing rear A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,369 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,296 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 113,292 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,612 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 11,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,156 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,604 miles

all4tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 102,011 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,160 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 97,707 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,282 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,867 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,503 miles

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

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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C228 TKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C228 TKS, 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 C228 TKS registered?

C228 TKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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