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C954 SLT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

64,419 mi
Last recorded64,419 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC954 SLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 64,419 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,180 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,760 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported engine compartment (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top washer incorrectly fitted backwards (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle) trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle) A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported engine compartment (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chassis rail (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top washer incorrectly fitted backwards (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 62,378 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 62,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,444 miles

Slight leak steering box

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 60,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering ilder arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight leak steering box

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,832 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,848 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,429 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,289 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,701 miles

n/side inner flitch panel loose

Fail 2 Nov 2016 55,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/side inner flitch panel loose

Pass 3 Oct 2015 54,901 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,857 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside headlamp cracked

offside seat belt anchorage cover missing

wiper linkages worn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger seatbelts unchecked-child seat fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Passenger seatbelts unchecked-child seat fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 524,990 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,659 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,486 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 40,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 398,144 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 342,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,442 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 58,442 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C954 SLT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 C954 SLT, 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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C954 SLT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1985.

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