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C393 AWY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 84,475 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 82,759 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,227 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 79,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 77,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 74,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 72,139 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 71,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,162 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 110,174 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f floor rusty and both door frames corroded

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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C393 AWY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C393 AWY, 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 C393 AWY registered?

C393 AWY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C393 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C393 AWY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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