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C672 EEP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

161,796 mi
Last recorded161,796 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC672 EEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 161,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 160,071 miles

Rear crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2025 160,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2024 158,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 158,800 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 157,116 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 157,116 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 155,595 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 155,595 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 153,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 153,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 151,215 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 151,215 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 149,071 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 149,071 miles

Power steering malfunctioning p/s belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 147,084 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 147,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,156 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 145,156 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 142,623 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 142,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Complete system (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 139,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,024 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 133,753 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 133,753 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 127,200 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 127,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 117,183 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 117,183 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 110,791 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 110,791 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 107,393 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 107,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 102,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 102,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 98,366 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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C672 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 C672 EEP, 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

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What year was C672 EEP registered?

C672 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C672 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C672 EEP shows 36 tests with a 52.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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