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C356 WUT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC356 WUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 107,707 miles

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

Front Both front hubs have slight play

Pass 29 May 2024 107,707 miles

Offside slight damage to seat belt webbing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 106,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,153 miles

Nearside front hub sweating

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside track rod end may be corroding internally, see rust on gaiter.

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 105,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside front hub sweating

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside track rod end may be corroding internally, see rust on gaiter.

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,899 miles

Coolant seepage- water pump area

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Unable to closely inspect all brake pipes for corrosion etc.

Fail 16 Jun 2021 102,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated inner surface, see leaking hub (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Has to be held in 'on' position to function (4.5.3 (a))

Coolant seepage- water pump area

Steering box arm ball joint has some play and gaiter is split/deteriorating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Unable to closely inspect all brake pipes for corrosion etc.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box arm ball joint has some play and gaiter is split/deteriorating

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Unable to closely inspect all brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,626 miles

Steering box arm gaiter split and some play in that ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,966 miles

Steering box arm gaiter split and joint showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,564 miles

'Park Brake On' warning light inop.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,564 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

'Park Brake On' warning light inop.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,075 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 92,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,100 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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C356 WUT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C356 WUT, 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 C356 WUT registered?

C356 WUT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1985.

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