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C815 RPG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,095 mi
Last recorded119,095 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC815 RPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 119,095 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 119,095 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,090 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 112,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,084 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 112,058 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,760 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 110,760 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,915 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 109,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,644 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,437 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,686 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 96,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,410 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 97,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 97,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 93,884 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 93,884 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 90,790 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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C815 RPG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C815 RPG, 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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C815 RPG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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