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C130 DWL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,592 mi
Last recorded117,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC130 DWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 117,592 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior handle doesn't operate correctly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 108,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,459 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 98,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,624 miles

n/s front steel brake pipe beginning to corrode

park brake efficiency just in limit + long lever travel

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,739 miles

Front indicator lenses faded

Play in front swivel hubs

Rear floor supports corroded

Rear propshaft u/j's worn

Fail 23 Mar 2017 94,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front indicator lenses faded

Play in front swivel hubs

Rear floor supports corroded

Rear propshaft u/j's worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,842 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

fluid leak from steering box

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid leak from steering box -- corrosion beginning to reasr chassis by existing repairs

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,698 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 100,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 100,007 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 100,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C130 DWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C130 DWL, 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 C130 DWL registered?

C130 DWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1985.

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