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C845 KNH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

115,230 mi
Last recorded115,230 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC845 KNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 115,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 114,893 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 113,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 112,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 108,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,941 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 106,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (nearest damper mount) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,791 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,383 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 96,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,494 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,346 miles

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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C845 KNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 C845 KNH, 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 C845 KNH registered?

C845 KNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C845 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C845 KNH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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