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C237 XYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,873 mi
Last recorded59,873 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 XYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 59,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 58,816 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,875 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,535 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,192 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,717 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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C237 XYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C237 XYG, 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 C237 XYG registered?

C237 XYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C237 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C237 XYG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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