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C709 PCD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,878 mi
Last recorded146,878 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC709 PCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2025 146,878 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 146,848 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal weeping

Offside Front swivel seal weeping

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 146,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 146,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 143,906 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 142,646 miles

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

exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2017 140,758 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 139,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 137,681 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 136,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 135,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 133,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 132,713 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general wear in steering joints

Pass 17 May 2008 131,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2007 129,539 miles

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

slight leak of oil from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 31 May 2006 126,293 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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C709 PCD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 C709 PCD, 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 C709 PCD registered?

C709 PCD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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