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C747 EFC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,144 mi
Last recorded102,144 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC747 EFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 102,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,029 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,449 miles

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

Offside Front Offside Front Hub Seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside dry/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Offside Front Hub Seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside dry/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil around engine and gearbox

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside Dry/Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering box leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2022 94,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side dry/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,516 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leaking from the engine and gearbox

Fail 26 Aug 2021 90,516 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leaking from the engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower corrosion starting on chassis leg

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil below minimum

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,638 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure loose in floor (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play behind hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering column lower u/j ex worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower corrosion starting on chassis leg

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil below minimum

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,467 miles

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 19 Aug 2019 83,466 miles

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

Floor excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s footwell areas (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front steering damper bush slight play

Pass 17 May 2018 81,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,494 miles

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

Rear of Engine Area Oily

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

Fail 16 May 2017 79,494 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear of Engine Area Oily

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,688 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 76,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on rear rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 70,477 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,968 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,791 miles

Slight corrosion o/s rear outrigger but not effecting vehicle strenght

Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,001 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,517 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,816 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,224 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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C747 EFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 C747 EFC, 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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C747 EFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1985.

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