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C839 HOH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,501 mi
Last recorded99,501 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC839 HOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 99,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,627 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 93,231 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 93,229 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,985 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,028 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 88,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,298 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,857 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,809 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 79,809 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,448 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 77,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,803 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,339 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,339 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,710 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,460 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 89,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 146,620 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 146,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 146,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 142,776 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,505 miles

all four tyres have small cuts in tread & sidewalls

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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C839 HOH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 C839 HOH, 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 C839 HOH registered?

C839 HOH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1985.

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