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C276 WFO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,168 mi
Last recorded171,168 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 WFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 171,168 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 171,154 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 21,973 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2015 170,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage throughout vehicle

exhaust system not secured on all mounts

wear to front propshaft and universal joints

Fail 2 Jan 2015 170,668 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage throughout vehicle

exhaust system not secured on all mounts

wear to front propshaft and universal joints

Pass 3 Jan 2014 170,668 miles

slight freeplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

wear to offside rear shock absorber upper bush

Fail 21 Dec 2013 170,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The Chassis has had excessive welding.

The front propshaft front UJ is worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 167,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery box corroded

boot floor missing

chassis repaired and heavily welded

front bumper retaining bolts loose

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside gearbox mounting over half cut away

Fail 13 Dec 2012 167,227 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot floor missing

battery box corroded

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis repaired and heavily welded

front bumper retaining bolts loose

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside gearbox mounting over half cut away

Fail 8 Dec 2012 167,203 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre perished poor condition in places

both rear shock mounts lock nuts just locking

chassis repaired and heavily welded

exhaust hitting chassis

gear box mount on chassis over half cut away

n/s/f wheel corroded

o/s/f floor corroded / holed

o/s/r A frame mount corroded

o/s/r spring / axel mount plate welded min req

rear axel brake pipes poor fitment

rear floor missing

rear shock top washers missing

slight play in n/s/f top and bottom swivel joints

Pass 24 Apr 2007 162,852 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 162,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 160,986 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 WFO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFO, 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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C276 WFO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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