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C464 BNF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,589 mi
Last recorded74,589 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC464 BNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 74,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 70,298 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

hazard tell tale not working

Fail 27 Jun 2023 70,298 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

hazard tell tale not working

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,691 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 67,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,007 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,993 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,803 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 66,801 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,004 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,332 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,432 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 60,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,021 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,377 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2006 50,575 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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C464 BNF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C464 BNF, 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 C464 BNF registered?

C464 BNF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C464 BNF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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