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C47 MVO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

3,698 mi
Last recorded3,698 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC47 MVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 3,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 1,109 miles

Handbrake warning light inoperative

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 1,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Faulty (4.5.3 (a))

Handbrake warning light inoperative

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 221,628 miles

Front prop shaft sliding joint rubber boot split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear side facing seat belt missing

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 221,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.97 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front prop shaft sliding joint rubber boot split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear side facing seat belt missing

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 218,539 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly in top spring cup

Offside Rear side facing seat, seat belt missing

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

steering damper bush becoming worn

Fail 23 Nov 2022 218,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.97 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly in top spring cup

Offside Rear side facing seat, seat belt missing

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

steering damper bush becoming worn

Pass 2 Dec 2021 216,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake effort only just met the required efficiency

Fail 2 Dec 2021 216,483 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake effort only just met the required efficiency

Pass 11 Dec 2020 213,594 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 210,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 205,417 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 202,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 198,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 196,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 193,148 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 191,633 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 190,466 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 186,923 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 182,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 177,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 171,908 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 166,344 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 158,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 151,643 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C47 MVO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C47 MVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C47 MVO registered?

C47 MVO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is C47 MVO safe to buy?

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