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C752 ETT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,619 mi
Last recorded151,619 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC752 ETT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 151,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 151,617 miles

built for challenge

Pass 6 Oct 2018 151,617 miles

Built for challange

Pass 22 Sep 2017 151,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing dented

chassis and body modified for competition

emissions close to limmit

slight corrosion showing various places

slight play in both front swivel joints

Fail 21 Sep 2017 151,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing dented

chassis and body modified for competition

emissions close to limmit

slight corrosion showing various places

slight play in both front swivel joints

Pass 7 Jul 2016 151,619 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,617 miles

nearside front swivel joint has slight play in lower pin

slight play in offside front track rod joint

vehicle body and chassis modified for competition

Pass 31 Jan 2015 151,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 151,617 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 151,614 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

extensive repairs to chassis

Pass 16 Oct 2010 151,614 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

extensive repairs to chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2009 151,049 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column lower joint securing bolt hitting lower cooling system hose

Fail 16 Jun 2009 151,049 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column lower joint securing bolt hitting lower cooling system hose

Fail 20 May 2009 151,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering oil level low

Pass 17 Jan 2008 150,226 miles

WELD REPAIRS VERY POOR

exhaust in poor condition

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

rear number plate delamenated

steering damper bushes worn

strong smell of fuel no sign of leak

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and weld repaired

Fail 15 Jan 2008 150,223 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust in poor condition

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

rear number plate delamenated

steering damper bushes worn

strong smell of fuel no sign of leak

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and weld repaired

Fail 5 Jul 2007 149,695 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks to engine/rear axel

rear propshalft u/j worn

steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 Sep 2006 149,372 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Propshaft component defective

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

front number plate cracked

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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C752 ETT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C752 ETT, 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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C752 ETT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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