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C559 MGO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,090 mi
Last recorded104,090 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC559 MGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 103,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,692 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 99,684 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,192 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 95,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 95,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 94,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 94,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 93,723 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 93,690 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate

signs of fluid misting around steering b ox

slight wear in steering box

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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C559 MGO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C559 MGO, 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 C559 MGO registered?

C559 MGO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C559 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C559 MGO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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