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C364 OVW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,396 mi
Last recorded46,396 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC364 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,396 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 46,396 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 46,848 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,346 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,341 miles

Central Front Seat belt.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 46,341 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,161 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,564 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,177 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,449 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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C364 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C364 OVW, 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 C364 OVW registered?

C364 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C364 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C364 OVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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