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C892 FCV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,721 mi
Last recorded146,721 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC892 FCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 146,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 146,181 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 143,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 143,714 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 143,714 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head corner under bonnet above and below previous repair patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 143,714 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black background on plate (0.1 (d))

Offside Drag link end modification unsafe locking nut missing on adjusting bar (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre of chassis near suspension arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights brighter than stop lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage likely to become detached bearing inside swivel housing (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel

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

chassis corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 143,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 143,704 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working only 1 bulb working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,416 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 143,398 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in both front hubs

Fail 18 Jan 2014 142,190 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 142,190 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 141,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 140,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 137,769 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 137,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 136,247 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 136,247 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 134,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 134,592 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 134,952 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 134,952 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C892 FCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C892 FCV, 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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C892 FCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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