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C335 NWP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,903 mi
Last recorded103,903 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC335 NWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,364 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,284 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 3 Dec 2020 98,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,971 miles

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

Nearside engine mount perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,052 miles

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

speedo cable rubbing against front prop shaft

Fail 14 Aug 2015 91,052 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

speedo cable rubbing against front prop shaft

Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 97,052 miles

noticeable oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Dec 2012 97,052 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

noticeable oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 97,052 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear propshafts have bolts missing and loose

Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,730 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 87,730 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 83,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 81,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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C335 NWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C335 NWP, 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 C335 NWP registered?

C335 NWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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