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C768 URW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,595 mi
Last recorded146,595 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC768 URW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 146,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 146,165 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,371 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 145,364 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 139,236 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 131,985 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n,s & o,s axle sway bar mounted axle/body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,363 miles

Front play in both swivel joints

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

corrosion to chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2019 126,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front play in both swivel joints

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

corrosion to chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,169 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 116,423 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 102,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 27 Apr 2015 102,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 1 May 2014 101,740 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 101,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,701 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 98,921 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 98,921 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 97,725 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2011 97,725 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 96,021 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,021 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 95,592 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,265 miles

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

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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C768 URW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C768 URW, 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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C768 URW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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