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C662 LNH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

158,606 mi
Last recorded158,606 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC662 LNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 158,606 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 158,606 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure top hinge very loose (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where the front radius arm bolts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where the rear radius arm bolts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 158,606 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 158,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 157,244 miles

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

centre exhaust mounting not connected.

fan belts damaged / deteriorated.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 157,241 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member / body mounting area, top and sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective steering box (2.1.3 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of vehicle. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres, starting to deteriorate.

both rear floor supports corroded.

centre exhaust mounting not connected.

fan belt damaged / deteriorated.

o/s/r. and n/s/r. body mountings corroded (in front of road wheels).

Pass 13 Feb 2019 156,181 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 156,137 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 156,122 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear chassis corroded

Rear prop u/j play

play in steering u/j

Fail 19 Sep 2017 156,122 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear prop u/j play

play in steering u/j

Pass 20 Sep 2016 155,357 miles

Front prop shaft U/J broke

Fail 9 Sep 2016 155,451 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint Rear diff (2.5.A.3b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR chassis (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front prop shaft U/J broke

Pass 10 Sep 2015 155,281 miles

All tyres have surface cracking

vehicle chassis and some components very dirty

Fail 7 Sep 2015 155,280 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear position lamp(s) not working All (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

All tyres have surface cracking

vehicle chassis and some components very dirty

Pass 5 Sep 2014 154,231 miles

both front spheres leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2014 154,231 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front spheres leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 151,329 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 151,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 149,738 miles

Engine mounting rubbers deteriorating

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside footwell modified

Non original seats fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 149,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Engine mounting rubbers deteriorating

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside footwell modified

Non original seats fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear bump stops missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 146,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

vehicle body has corrosion

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2011 146,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

vehicle body has corrosion

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2011 145,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust mount damaged but not insurecure

Fail 16 Mar 2011 145,091 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust mount damaged but not insurecure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 143,436 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 143,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 142,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside chassis corrosion not within prescribed area.

wiper blades poor wipe

Fail 5 Feb 2009 142,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside chassis corrosion not within prescribed area.

wiper blades poor wipe

Pass 11 Jan 2008 142,130 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 140,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 139,705 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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C662 LNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 C662 LNH, 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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C662 LNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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