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C532 XRT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,461 mi
Last recorded208,461 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC532 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 208,461 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 208,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 207,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 207,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 207,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 206,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 200,104 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

N/S/R tyre perished slightly

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 192,225 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 192,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 183,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 172,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 163,759 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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C532 XRT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C532 XRT, 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 C532 XRT registered?

C532 XRT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C532 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C532 XRT shows 12 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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