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C833 BYP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,640 mi
Last recorded118,640 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 BYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 118,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 117,819 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,370 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,627 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,677 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 114,651 miles

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 112,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 111,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have been greased to protect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floorpan to bulkhead corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area of top spring mount bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 111,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have been greased to protect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floorpan to bulkhead corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area of top spring mount bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front swivel joint sphere damp

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

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

Oil leak ()

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both offside front and nearside front most forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear hub end caps damp

Fail 1 Nov 2017 109,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan, in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened collapsed (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front swivel joint sphere damp

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

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

Oil leak ()

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both offside front and nearside front most forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear hub end caps damp

Pass 4 Nov 2016 104,136 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 104,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable tie bar end retaining bolts corroded (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable tie bar end retaining bolts (2.2.C.1d)

Steering locking device insecure steering box mounting bolts retaining plates corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,582 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,582 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer front joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,023 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 96,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,796 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 90,796 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,600 miles

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

Gas smell noted from under bonnet

Slight corrosion noted offside front out-rigger

Slight oil leak noted from engine.

Slight oil leak noted from nearside rear hub cap

Slight oil leak noted from steering box

Fail 2 Nov 2011 89,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gas smell noted from under bonnet

Slight corrosion noted offside front out-rigger

Slight oil leak noted from engine.

Slight oil leak noted from nearside rear hub cap

Slight oil leak noted from steering box

Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,004 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,138 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box

Slight oil leak noted offside front hub seal.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 86,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear bump stop corroded

Slight oil leak from steering box

Slight oil leak noted offside front hub seal.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,932 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 84,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,854 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 79,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 76,495 miles

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

drivers door catch soon reqiure attention

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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C833 BYP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C833 BYP, 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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C833 BYP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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