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C620 CKP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC620 CKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,601 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,189 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 134,942 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 134,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,041 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 133,404 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 131,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 126,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 183,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 181,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 180,096 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 177,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 174,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 169,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 164,786 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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C620 CKP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C620 CKP, 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 C620 CKP?

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What year was C620 CKP registered?

C620 CKP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C620 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C620 CKP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C620 CKP have outstanding finance?

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