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C673 ERO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,071 mi
Last recorded14,071 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC673 ERO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 14,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration lamp very dim

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 14,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear crossmember corroded in several places near access step & towbar (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration lamp very dim

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 14,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 13,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 13,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 12,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 10,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,528 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight leak from offside front hub seal

Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,079 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering damper bush

slight seepage from steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,602 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 9,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,314 miles

Front swivels leaking oil

Nearside top shocker bush slightly worn

Rear shocker slightly noisey

Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,718 miles

Front swivel joints hav e slight oil leak.

Slight leak on centre exhaust.

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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C673 ERO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C673 ERO, 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 C673 ERO registered?

C673 ERO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C673 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C673 ERO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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