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C887 CTR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,896 mi
Last recorded129,896 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 129,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes feeding flexi and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

steering pipes slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2024 121,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,986 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 61,678 miles

off side washer jet partially blocked

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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C887 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C887 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 C887 CTR registered?

C887 CTR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C887 CTR safe to buy?

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