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C446 CTR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,762 mi
Last recorded4,762 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC446 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 4,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 4,719 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 4,482 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 2,489 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 2,489 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 2,444 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel injection pump continually leaking diesel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog light needs to only work when head lights are switched on. (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 163,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 163,447 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside door mirror glass slight damage

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall and tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 162,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

lng hand brake travel

Fail 12 Jan 2015 162,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

lng hand brake travel

Fail 13 Jan 2014 161,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long hand brake travel

rear tail pipe brokin

Pass 13 Jan 2014 161,981 miles

long hand brake travel

rear tail pipe brokin

Pass 31 Jan 2013 160,935 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 160,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 157,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion in chassis and body

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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C446 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C446 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 C446 CTR registered?

C446 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C446 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C446 CTR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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