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C485 HOX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,429 mi
Last recorded11,429 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC485 HOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 11,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 9,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 2,571 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 2,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 5 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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C485 HOX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C485 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C485 HOX registered?

C485 HOX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C485 HOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C485 HOX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C485 HOX have outstanding finance?

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