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C729 LNT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,450 mi
Last recorded150,450 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC729 LNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,450 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 150,450 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 142,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 135,661 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 130,101 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 127,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe on caliper (Both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 125,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 121,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 120,111 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,183 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,420 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating has white light showing (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,781 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 208,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 204,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 198,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 188,897 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 182,127 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 175,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 175,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 168,071 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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C729 LNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C729 LNT, 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 C729 LNT registered?

C729 LNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C729 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C729 LNT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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