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C290 WPA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 WPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,532 miles

Central Front steering arm shock has slight fluid weep

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shock - nearside rear corner (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount out rigger - rear fuel tank mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 114,309 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside fuel tank mount to chassis corroded but not insecure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Jul 2024 114,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on solid when braking (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when braking (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working stalk missing, unable to operate (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing wiper stalk missing (3.4 (a))

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside fuel tank mount to chassis corroded but not insecure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general surface corrosion in and around body structure but not within mounting point prescribed areas or considered excessive

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,788 miles

Floor pan corroding offside front

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Number plate light partially insecure

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear chassis tube corroded

Offside steering box drop link, ball joint gaitor perished

Oil leak

Rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside steering box drop arm ball joint rubber splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2019 110,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 110,473 miles

Front outriggers starting to corrode

Front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,373 miles

All tyres perished

Brake pipes rusty

O/s/f hub swivel seal damp

Rear a frame swivel boot deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 4 Jul 2014 109,187 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 104,924 miles

Both rear A-frame bushes worn.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear A-frame ball joint worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak from steering box.

Slight steering pull to the offside under braking.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering box damp with fluid.

Rear chassis cross member corroded.

Slight play in nearside front drag link end.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 100,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wipers smear screen slightly.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,725 miles

Front brake pads low.

Power steering box damp with oil.

Slight exhaust blow.

Slight play in steering drop linx ball joint.

low handbrake reserve.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 94,990 miles

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

front hubs leaking oil

genral corrosion to chassis

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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C290 WPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C290 WPA, 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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C290 WPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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