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C251 VDL

1985 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,503 mi
Last recorded84,503 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Range Rover106,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 VDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,503 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 83,605 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 83,601 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,167 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 83,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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C251 VDL is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 106,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C251 VDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C251 VDL registered?

C251 VDL is a 1985 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C251 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C251 VDL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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