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C502 MHH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,312 mi
Last recorded105,312 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC502 MHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,667 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,616 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,072 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 96,068 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 96,016 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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C502 MHH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C502 MHH, 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 C502 MHH registered?

C502 MHH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C502 MHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C502 MHH shows 8 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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