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C910 HPU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC910 HPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 117,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 112,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sliding joint rear propshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 107,665 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,215 miles

Front Oil leak Both front axle-hub seals weeping oil ()

Front Oil leak Engine/gearbox ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Axle-hub seal weeping oil ()

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Top edge of plate (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,958 miles

Front Oil leak Engine/gearbox ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Hub seal weeping oil

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping oil

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

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

Offside Front Hub seal weeping oil

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,757 miles

Centre Front Lower Engine/gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Hub seal weeping axle oil

Nearside Rear Outer Hub seal has slight axle oil leak

Offside Front Inner Hub seal weeping very slightly/damp

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak Fluid reservoir leaking onto steering box (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 105,757 miles

Centre Front Lower Engine/gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Hub seal weeping axle oil

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Hub seal has slight axle oil leak

Offside Front Inner Hub seal weeping very slightly/damp

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak Fluid reservoir leaking onto steering box (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,575 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks?

Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks?

Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,540 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,812 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,319 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 101,041 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 100,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 99,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,522 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,083 miles

rear number plate seperating. †slight play steering damper bush. †slight corrosion to o/s+n/s front brake pipes. †corrosion/perforation to exhaust tail pipe+ mounting bush loose.

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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C910 HPU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C910 HPU, 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 C910 HPU registered?

C910 HPU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C910 HPU safe to buy?

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