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C414 URF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC414 URF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 67,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box has a slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Axle has a slight weep of oil

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,758 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering box drop arm boot perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,933 miles

Leak from front diff

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 60,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Leak from front diff

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,041 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,811 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,117 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,517 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,780 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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C414 URF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C414 URF, 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 C414 URF registered?

C414 URF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C414 URF safe to buy?

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