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C503 MHH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,538 mi
Last recorded140,538 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 MHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 140,538 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 140,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 129,433 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKES OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA

Fail 19 Feb 2015 129,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

WINDSCREEN CRACKES OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA

Pass 24 Aug 2009 161,895 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 161,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 161,848 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 160,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 160,616 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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C503 MHH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C503 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.

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What year was C503 MHH registered?

C503 MHH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C503 MHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C503 MHH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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