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C988 NBB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

164,636 mi
Last recorded164,636 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 NBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 164,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 163,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 163,045 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 162,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 162,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 161,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 161,232 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 160,979 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 159,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 159,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 158,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 157,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 157,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 156,330 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 154,073 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 151,168 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 147,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 146,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 144,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 142,056 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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C988 NBB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C988 NBB, 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 C988 NBB registered?

C988 NBB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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