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C574 CTT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,019 mi
Last recorded50,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC574 CTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 50,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,019 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,507 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,486 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 46,992 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 46,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 46,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,420 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 44,938 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear hub slightly leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,494 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 41,489 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,926 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,725 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,723 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,560 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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C574 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C574 CTT, 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

How do I check the history of C574 CTT?

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What year was C574 CTT registered?

C574 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1985.

Is C574 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C574 CTT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C574 CTT have outstanding finance?

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