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C504 CFG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

272,395 mi
Last recorded272,395 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC504 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 272,395 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

wipers could better

Fail 21 Oct 2025 272,395 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

wipers could better

Pass 17 Oct 2024 270,822 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 268,998 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2023 268,998 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 267,685 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

hazard warning lamps/switch not working

vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2022 267,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

hazard warning lamps/switch not working

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 267,164 miles

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

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

hazard warning lamps/switch not working

vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2021 267,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

hazard warning lamps/switch not working

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 265,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hazard warning lamps not working

Fail 11 Nov 2020 265,094 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working + tell tale not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hazard warning lamps not working

Pass 6 Nov 2019 263,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front radius arm - axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails around top spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear lamps have slight interaction

light switches dodgy

vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 263,579 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central body mount/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belts slipping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front radius arm - axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails around top spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear lamps have slight interaction

light switches dodgy

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 261,345 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both + nearside rear (2.5.A.3c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated

gearbox oil + engine oil leaks

power steering belt deteriorated

vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 18 May 2017 259,619 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

all wheel bearings have slight play

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

Fail 12 May 2017 259,616 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

all wheel bearings have slight play

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 258,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox / transfer box oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 258,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox / transfer box oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 256,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 256,501 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 254,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 May 2014 254,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2013 252,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2013 252,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2012 249,461 miles

underside of vechile signs of rust sttarting 2 several metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 246,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 246,892 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 243,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 243,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 241,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 240,814 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 240,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 238,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 231,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2005 231,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

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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C504 CFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C504 CFG, 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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C504 CFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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