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C150 MDA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,426 mi
Last recorded37,426 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC150 MDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 37,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,256 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 51,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 51,746 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) uj joint excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear a frame dust cover split

Pass 15 Dec 2016 27,844 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear A frame (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut to o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2014 17,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts to nearside rear tyre

cuts to offside front tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2014 17,328 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts to nearside rear tyre

cuts to offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2013 8,548 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 8,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C150 MDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C150 MDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C150 MDA registered?

C150 MDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C150 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C150 MDA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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