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C328 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,342 mi
Last recorded140,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC328 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 140,342 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 139,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 137,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 136,411 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 136,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 132,873 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 128,820 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 128,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,358 miles

engine,gearbox and transfer box all have oil leaks

Propshaft universal joint worn both on rear propshaft

Fail 6 Nov 2017 126,353 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

engine,gearbox and transfer box all have oil leaks

hazard switch stiff

Propshaft universal joint worn both on rear propshaft

Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,323 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2015 122,323 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 122,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,666 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 120,666 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,045 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 119,045 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 119,040 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 118,042 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes failsafe penny washers missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 118,037 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 117,164 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Aug 2006 105,580 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C328 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C328 UKV, 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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C328 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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