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C814 ASP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC814 ASP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 139,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 138,814 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,669 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 133,807 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,672 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 126,790 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 124,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 116,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 114,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,720 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 106,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 99,818 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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C814 ASP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C814 ASP, 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 C814 ASP registered?

C814 ASP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1985.

Is C814 ASP safe to buy?

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