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C581 CFG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,870 mi
Last recorded45,870 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 45,870 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 DOT code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 DOT code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 45,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 45,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,452 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 44,451 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,998 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 43,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed [two] (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

horn did not work and then work throughout test

mainbeam did not work and then work throughout test

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,695 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,403 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 39,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,183 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,385 miles

possible leak from n/s rear hub.

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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C581 CFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C581 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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What year was C581 CFG registered?

C581 CFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C581 CFG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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