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C835 RPK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,061 mi
Last recorded74,061 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC835 RPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 74,061 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion to rear panel

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear chassis at rear end corroded but solid

Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,210 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,868 miles

Oil leak

dampness around front hub seals

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,525 miles

Oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,697 miles

offside/nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,383 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,486 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

no rear seat belts fitted

rear number plate light weak

rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight leak both front hubs

slight oil leak to steering box

Pass 24 Jan 2006 50,043 miles

advise front brake pads low †avvise slight play o/s/rear wheel bearing

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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C835 RPK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C835 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C835 RPK?

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What year was C835 RPK registered?

C835 RPK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C835 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C835 RPK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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