CarVerify

Free Car Check

C42 HDM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,007 mi
Last recorded173,007 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 HDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 173,007 miles

Foot brake only just met performance requirements

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 173,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Foot brake only just met performance requirements

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 170,991 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 170,990 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 168,834 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 166,377 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 165,663 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 165,053 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 165,053 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 164,261 miles

Steering box leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 163,337 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 163,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 161,993 miles

all propshaft u/js have slight play

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 24 Jun 2014 158,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 158,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 158,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 158,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 157,742 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 157,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 155,731 miles

rear axle a frame knuckle slight wear

slight leak from steering box

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C42 HDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C42 HDM, 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

How do I check the history of C42 HDM?

You can check the full history of C42 HDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C42 HDM registered?

C42 HDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C42 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C42 HDM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C42 HDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C42 HDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.