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C828 RPK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,541 mi
Last recorded132,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC828 RPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 132,541 miles

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

smoke reading high

Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,693 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

smoke reading high

Pass 26 May 2023 125,480 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

small room in steering damper bush

Pass 10 Feb 2012 123,774 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 123,550 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 123,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 122,398 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 122,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 121,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 121,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 109,796 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

steering box slightly worn & leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2005 104,985 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 104,985 miles

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

body bolt loose o/s front

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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C828 RPK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C828 RPK, 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 C828 RPK registered?

C828 RPK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1985.

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