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C979 BTA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 BTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 99,622 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 99,622 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,211 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,825 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 96,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 96,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure slam panel radiator all loose (3.1 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wires on dash (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wires under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated insecure and handle covering button (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly catches on carpet from dash (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,897 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth

Fail 11 Dec 2019 95,879 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure hinge bolts loose (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn and bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at servo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,492 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,401 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,400 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 87,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 87,242 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 86,458 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,458 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in steering

underside rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,458 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

underside wax oiled

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,458 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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C979 BTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C979 BTA, 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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C979 BTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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