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C862 CTR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,191 mi
Last recorded37,191 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC862 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 37,191 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 34,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 31,605 miles

oil leak underside

Fail 18 Aug 2023 31,596 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated at steering box (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weakest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 26,668 miles

Diffs are damp

Pass 6 Aug 2021 20,724 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 16,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 11,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 6,497 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 6,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 2,442 miles

Both cv joints weeping oil slightly

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox damp

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,488 miles

brakes feel a little spongy

slightly smokey from exhaust

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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C862 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C862 CTR, 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 C862 CTR registered?

C862 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C862 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C862 CTR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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