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C276 DMH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,744 mi
Last recorded132,744 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 DMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 131,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 131,014 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,020 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 130,014 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 129,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 128,109 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 121,401 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,817 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 108,251 miles

nsf floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 108,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both front floor pans

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Dec 2011 105,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulk head is rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,932 miles

bulk head is rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2007 105,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 104,278 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 104,180 miles

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

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

avise battery box corroded

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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C276 DMH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C276 DMH, 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 C276 DMH registered?

C276 DMH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C276 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C276 DMH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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