1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C117 FTH
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 129,023 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C117 FTH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/02/2022
- 129,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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C117 FTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C117 FTH) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by bum”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by swi”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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