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C376 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,649 mi
Last recorded181,649 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC376 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 181,649 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 180,349 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 175,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside covered in underseal

bulkhead corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 175,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside covered in underseal

bulkhead corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 168,587 miles

Engine Tested as Diesel

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 165,454 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 166,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 163,929 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 161,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 158,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 156,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 153,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 151,831 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 149,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 149,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 146,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 144,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 141,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 135,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2006 135,212 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C376 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C376 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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What year was C376 UKV registered?

C376 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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