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C777 CNC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

164,244 mi
Last recorded164,244 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC777 CNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 164,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 162,404 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 160,166 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 157,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 155,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 153,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 151,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,776 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,955 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 145,950 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 141,778 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 139,311 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,796 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight travel in service brake

Pass 6 Feb 2012 133,659 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear chassis is excessively corroded outside pesrcibed area and not affecting steering or braking

oil weep from front diff pinion oil seal

Pass 28 Jan 2011 220,000 miles

n/s front footwell is corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front swivel hubs are weeping

both sides rear chassis are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 216,510 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s front swivel joint is weeping

oil weeps from front and rear diffs and gearbox

park brake travel is high

Fail 10 Feb 2009 210,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s front foot well is corroded

n/s front tyre is starting to crack on tread

oil weeps from engine ,front and rear diffs and gearbox

Pass 10 Feb 2009 210,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front foot well is corroded

n/s front tyre is starting to crack on tread

oil weeps from engine ,front and rear diffs and gearbox

Fail 15 Feb 2008 206,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

excessive corrosion to n\s and o\s front floors not within 30cm of body mount

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Feb 2008 206,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

excessive corrosion to n\s and o\s front floors not within 30cm of body mount

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Feb 2007 201,524 miles

minor oil leak from steering box

Pass 11 Feb 2006 192,877 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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C777 CNC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C777 CNC, 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 C777 CNC registered?

C777 CNC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1985.

Is C777 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C777 CNC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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