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C364 AHT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

186,495 mi
Last recorded186,495 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC364 AHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 186,495 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil weep in engine area

Fail 17 Apr 2026 186,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil weep in engine area

Pass 18 Dec 2024 186,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement YOLK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement YOKE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 184,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 183,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 182,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 179,272 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 177,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 177,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 175,613 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015
Pass 29 Oct 2014 178,188 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 173,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 173,954 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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C364 AHT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C364 AHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C364 AHT registered?

C364 AHT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C364 AHT safe to buy?

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