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C585 BSN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,412 mi
Last recorded104,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC585 BSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 104,412 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,250 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 98,775 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,869 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,172 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 93,086 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leak from o/s/r hub rear seal

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,597 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

all brake dirt back plates are missing

oil leak from o/side hub rear seal

slight oil leak from n/side front hub seal

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 83,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,884 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking from n/s front hub

Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,399 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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C585 BSN is a 1986 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 94.1%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C585 BSN, 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 40 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 C585 BSN registered?

C585 BSN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C585 BSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C585 BSN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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