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C842 RPK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,381 mi
Last recorded81,381 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC842 RPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,444 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 76,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 76,633 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 76,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 76,595 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 59,788 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,314 miles

both front axle/pivot seals slightly deteriated/damp

oil leak and transfer box/diff seals damp

Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front axle/pivot seals slightly deteriated/damp

oil leak and transfer box/diff seals damp

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,412 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 52,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,214 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 43,214 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,628 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,711 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,067 miles

suspect vehicle not correct one as documents show wrong colour & model tested not intrduced till approx 1999, ringer?

Fail 15 Aug 2006 17,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

suspect vehicle not correct one as documents show wrong colour & model tested not introduced till aprox 1999 ringer?

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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C842 RPK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C842 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

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What year was C842 RPK registered?

C842 RPK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C842 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C842 RPK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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