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C249 KEG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,716 mi
Last recorded182,716 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC249 KEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 182,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 180,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 176,975 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 173,360 miles

hazard warning not working

Fail 17 Nov 2022 173,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hazard warning not working

Pass 18 Sep 2021 169,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 169,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 167,470 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 167,353 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 163,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 160,082 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 156,198 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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C249 KEG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C249 KEG, 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 C249 KEG registered?

C249 KEG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C249 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C249 KEG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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