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C301 NAO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

192,008 mi
Last recorded192,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 NAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 192,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 191,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 191,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 191,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 189,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 187,207 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 186,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 183,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 181,388 miles

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

Nearside Front shock mount corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Oct 2015 178,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 175,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 173,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 170,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 166,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 162,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 157,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 153,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 145,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 137,488 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 137,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 130,578 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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C301 NAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C301 NAO, 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

How do I check the history of C301 NAO?

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What year was C301 NAO registered?

C301 NAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C301 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C301 NAO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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