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C370 CTR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,894 mi
Last recorded119,894 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC370 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 119,243 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 118,839 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 118,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 118,318 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 118,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,680 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 117,528 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 117,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 116,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,783 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,438 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 114,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 113,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,966 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 111,928 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,152 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 105,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 104,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 102,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 94,934 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 94,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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C370 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C370 CTR, 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 C370 CTR registered?

C370 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C370 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C370 CTR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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