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C265 XLO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,927 mi
Last recorded104,927 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC265 XLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,927 miles

Chassis corrosion

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,618 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

welding repairs

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 103,548 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2011 100,459 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 100,459 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,821 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 96,820 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,127 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 90,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 67,483 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 XLO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C265 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

C265 XLO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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