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C264 VPS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,140 mi
Last recorded115,140 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 VPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 115,140 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,631 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 111,631 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,721 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 100,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 94,573 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 91,165 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,254 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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C264 VPS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C264 VPS, 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 C264 VPS registered?

C264 VPS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is C264 VPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C264 VPS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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