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C317 NRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

301,129 mi
Last recorded301,129 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 NRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 301,129 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 297,852 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 294,872 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 294,862 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 294,839 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front nearside front and offside front on control arm at steering box (chalked) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear diff upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion on underbody, front strut towers, and rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Apr 2022 290,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 24 Mar 2021 286,147 miles

Rear floor damaged/corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 285,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 283,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 282,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 277,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 272,830 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 272,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 268,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 263,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 257,723 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake imbalance of 27%

Pass 12 Aug 2011 251,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 251,243 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 243,015 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 242,949 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

braded brake hose ras some damage to brading on o/s rear

Pass 29 Jul 2009 238,186 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 236,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 228,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 218,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 218,944 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 207,953 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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C317 NRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C317 NRM, 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 C317 NRM registered?

C317 NRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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