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C717 LNH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,620 mi
Last recorded110,620 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 LNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,620 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,292 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard Warning Light Switch Inoperative

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips Both in Zone A But Contained within a 10mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 105,292 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering Box arm Ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard Warning Light Switch Inoperative

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips Both in Zone A But Contained within a 10mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,430 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 102,430 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive co over 5.44 max 4-50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod ie cross bar bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 96,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,691 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 92,690 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,645 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,387 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 82,387 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,978 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,167 miles

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

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

driver seat prescribed are slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 68,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,108 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 68,094 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,654 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,857 miles

Emissions Co close to legal limit.

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 61,857 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions Co close to legal limit.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 61,835 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 61,764 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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C717 LNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C717 LNH, 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 C717 LNH registered?

C717 LNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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