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C454 KFF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,798 mi
Last recorded125,798 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC454 KFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 125,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 117,813 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 117,803 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 117,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor/body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,960 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 112,867 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel joint leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower radiator hose clip broken

Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,896 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,274 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 142,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 138,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,397 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 126,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 108,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 100,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf tyre cracking badly

Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf tyre cracking badly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,542 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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C454 KFF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C454 KFF, 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 C454 KFF?

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What year was C454 KFF registered?

C454 KFF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1985.

Is C454 KFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C454 KFF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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