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C479 HOX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC479 HOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 120,062 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 115,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 110,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,668 miles

Steering box has seepage slight oil mist around (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 101,883 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,002 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,002 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,000 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

diff seal rear oil present adv

original design tyre on bonnet impairment to drivers veiw

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,922 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gear box slight seapage

nsr diff seal seapage

slight play in prop shaft

Fail 3 Jun 2014 95,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gear box slight seapage

nsr diff seal seapage

slight play in prop shaft

Fail 6 Jun 2013 92,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,923 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,766 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 May 2011 84,645 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracking on sidewall

n/s/r hub has slight oil leak

n/s/r tyre has cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cracking on sidewall

rear prop-shaft sliding joint has slight wear

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,213 miles

all tyres have age cracking/cuts on sidewalls.

offside front tyre has small lump on outer side wall.

Pass 26 May 2009 80,300 miles

all tyres have cuts in them.

Fail 26 May 2009 80,300 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

all tyres have cuts in them.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,776 miles

both front tyres are age cracking on sidewalls. offside front has slight buldge on sidewall.

both rear tyres are age cracking on sidewalls.

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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C479 HOX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C479 HOX, 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 C479 HOX registered?

C479 HOX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1985.

Is C479 HOX safe to buy?

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