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C860 NNV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,380 mi
Last recorded92,380 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC860 NNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,265 miles

Offside Front body corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in bush

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front swivels slight leak

Fail 12 Aug 2017 92,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam driving light (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in bush

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front swivels slight leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,371 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front housing swivel slightly leaking

Nearside Front tyre wearing away from outer edge

Offside Front housing swivel slightly leaking

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,728 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s front swivel housing slightly oil leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,728 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s front swivel housing slightly oil leaking

Pass 12 May 2014 86,284 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s front swivel housing slightly oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 86,282 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s front swivel housing slightly oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 86,259 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s o/f front swivel housing slightly oil leak

o/f rear hub slightly oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,667 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s,o/f side front swivel housing slightly oil leak

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,571 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 81,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,396 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,396 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 75,837 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 75,837 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,616 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 74,616 miles

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

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

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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C860 NNV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C860 NNV, 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 C860 NNV registered?

C860 NNV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 1985.

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