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C22 PPH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,318 mi
Last recorded131,318 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 PPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 131,318 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis rusty

hand brake travel

Fail 18 Aug 2025 131,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn crook bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn crook bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis rusty

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Aug 2024 129,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front steering damper bushes worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

parts of chassis painted black unable to inspect fully

slight rust chassis some areas

Pass 21 Jul 2023 127,419 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 127,396 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tank and seat belt anchorage area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 125,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 117,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 @ axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,384 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 114,384 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside/nearside (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside/nearside (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,992 miles

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

oil leak from front axle area

Pass 13 Aug 2012 108,771 miles

oil leak from front axle area

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,189 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Aug 2010 105,816 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 103,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 103,372 miles

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 19 Aug 2006 102,728 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 102,190 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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C22 PPH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C22 PPH, 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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C22 PPH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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