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C392 KEW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,501 mi
Last recorded169,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC392 KEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 169,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 168,049 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 164,701 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 162,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2010 147,102 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 147,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 146,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 138,662 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 138,658 miles

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

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

light sewitch loose

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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C392 KEW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C392 KEW, 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 C392 KEW registered?

C392 KEW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C392 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C392 KEW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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