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C127 HWB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,329 mi
Last recorded236,329 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC127 HWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 236,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 232,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 230,029 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 226,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 223,391 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 220,830 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 220,824 miles

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

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard Rod Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Lower Spring Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 218,162 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub inner seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 215,529 miles

Offside Swivel Housing Leaking

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 212,686 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 212,679 miles

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

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not Working (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 210,348 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 210,340 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 207,668 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 202,119 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2014 197,833 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no rear passenger seats on time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2013 192,119 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2012 186,515 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 179,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seat belts or seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2009 172,815 miles

offside front hocky stick bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2008 169,420 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no rear seat belts or rear seats at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2008 169,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no rear seat belts or rear seats at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2007 164,115 miles

no rear seats fitted or seat belts

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2006 158,847 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 158,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 152,124 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 152,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front propshaft bolts loose

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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C127 HWB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C127 HWB, 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 C127 HWB registered?

C127 HWB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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