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C921 NRR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,578 mi
Last recorded156,578 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC921 NRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 156,578 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 156,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

all out riggers corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 155,894 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower, both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 155,033 miles

steering box has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2021 154,169 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 154,127 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 153,649 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 153,160 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 153,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ABOVE AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 152,882 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 152,872 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 151,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 151,204 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 149,082 miles

slight underperformance of nearside rear footbrake

Pass 8 Jan 2014 146,582 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust system

Pass 17 Jan 2013 145,082 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 143,347 miles

general body corrosion

surface rust on offside rear chassis rail by suspension bump stop

Pass 10 Jan 2011 141,266 miles

slight dampness on diesel pump/pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2010 138,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy undersealing on front chassis rails

maximum permissable free play at steering wheel

site dirt on underside of vehicle

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 22 Jun 2007 137,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 132,792 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to offside front susspension turret.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Noise on application to rear brakes. †

Offside front suspension bump-stop missing.

Signs of dampness on fuel pump.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 126,831 miles

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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C921 NRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 C921 NRR, 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 C921 NRR registered?

C921 NRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is C921 NRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C921 NRR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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