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C676 HGP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,047 mi
Last recorded185,047 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC676 HGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 185,047 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 185,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 183,061 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 183,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 177,940 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 177,939 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 168,088 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 167,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s bonnet hinge broken

Pass 21 Jan 2021 160,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 160,566 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 160,115 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 160,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 158,670 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 155,609 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 162,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 152,241 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 152,021 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 150,764 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 150,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 150,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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C676 HGP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C676 HGP, 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 C676 HGP registered?

C676 HGP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1985.

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