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C313 MBB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

212,632 mi
Last recorded212,632 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC313 MBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 212,632 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 209,402 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 204,514 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 198,335 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 195,438 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 193,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 191,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 189,955 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 188,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 185,751 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 183,171 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 181,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 176,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 167,665 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 167,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 160,441 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 155,812 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 152,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 148,364 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 143,340 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 137,306 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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C313 MBB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc 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 C313 MBB, 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 C313 MBB registered?

C313 MBB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C313 MBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C313 MBB 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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