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C710 ULA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,158 mi
Last recorded52,158 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC710 ULA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 52,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 46,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boxsection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 46,785 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boxsection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 41,435 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 41,430 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner pad insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,634 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 35,630 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,001 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,310 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake flexi ferrals slight carousion

slight under body carousion

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,515 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,954 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,888 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front axle sphere leaking

some corrosion to offside front floor pan

Fail 17 Mar 2012 13,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front axle sphere leaking

some corrosion to offside front floor pan

Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,067 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness on steering box

nearside front steering sphere leaking

some corrosion to body

some perishing to fuel cap seal

Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant fan not working

dampness on steering box

nearside front steering sphere leaking

some corrosion to body

some perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,173 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness on steering box

nearside front hub seal leaking

wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,745 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel long requires adjustment or repairs

Fail 30 Mar 2009 6,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel long requires adjustment or repairs

Pass 25 Mar 2008 1,601 miles

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

front and rear brake disc guards missing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 1,236 miles

Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 1,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,686 miles

slight leak from steering box †slight play in drop arm balljoint †slight surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,787 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 67,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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C710 ULA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C710 ULA, 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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C710 ULA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 1985.

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