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C332 WLS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,625 mi
Last recorded124,625 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC332 WLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 118,541 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 112,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 110,378 miles

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 31 May 2013 107,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,060 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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C332 WLS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C332 WLS, 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 C332 WLS registered?

C332 WLS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C332 WLS safe to buy?

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