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C265 DYD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

140,898 mi
Last recorded140,898 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC265 DYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 140,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 140,136 miles

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 139,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 139,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 138,772 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 135,704 miles

Offside Rear Outer seal needs attention

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,901 miles

Offside Front cv needs attention

Offside Inner outrigger needs attention

Offside Rear seal needs attention

all tyres aged

Pass 21 Dec 2017 128,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drag link balljoint slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,755 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,177 miles

both spheres slight weep

steering box slight weep

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,871 miles

n/s headlight requires attention

o/s front tyre aged

slight corrosion both rear bump stops

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,097 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small cut in nearside and offside tyres side walls

Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 104,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 104,080 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 103,382 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 102,680 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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C265 DYD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C265 DYD, 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 C265 DYD registered?

C265 DYD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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