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C604 CTR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,808 mi
Last recorded60,808 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC604 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen missing

Fail 17 Sep 2025 60,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen missing

Pass 30 Jan 2024 58,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 54,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,516 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box lower arm ball joint slight play

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,033 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,642 miles

slight play in drag link end

Fail 20 Mar 2019 47,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight play drag link end

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,721 miles

All suspension heavily corroded

Heavy chassis corrosion

Oil leaks

Wipers poor

Fail 13 Jan 2018 46,701 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All suspension heavily corroded

Heavy chassis corrosion

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,484 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 45,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,016 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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C604 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C604 CTR, 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 C604 CTR registered?

C604 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C604 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C604 CTR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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