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C608 FNY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,818 mi
Last recorded165,818 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC608 FNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 165,818 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering drive belt loose.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 165,809 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering drive belt loose.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 165,041 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 163,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 161,450 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 161,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 156,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 156,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 151,897 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 151,896 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 145,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 145,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm arm loose on splines (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 14,091 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 137,942 miles

advise both rear top shocker bushes slight play

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

advise oil leak on diff

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,310 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 119,310 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,050 miles

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

nearside front floor holed and corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 118,050 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front floor holed and corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,519 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlights of different type but still considered to be a matched pair

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 115,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlights of different type but still considered to be a matched pair

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 107,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 107,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 98,915 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 95,803 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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C608 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C608 FNY, 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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C608 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1985.

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