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C530 LTY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,333 mi
Last recorded43,333 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 LTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 43,289 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 48,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 142,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 6 Oct 2015 142,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 27 Oct 2014 139,192 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight leak offside front hub seal

Pass 27 Oct 2014 139,192 miles

slight leak offside front hub seal

Pass 29 Oct 2013 136,577 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,025 miles

nearside rear body mounting slight corrosion

offside rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2012 131,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear body mounting slight corrosion

offside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 117,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 114,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak off side and near side front hubs

Pass 6 Feb 2006 113,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2006 113,202 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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C530 LTY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,948cc lpg 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 C530 LTY, 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 C530 LTY registered?

C530 LTY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C530 LTY safe to buy?

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