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C607 BKM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,247 mi
Last recorded87,247 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC607 BKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 87,247 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,200 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,102 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,718 miles

Nearside headlight pattern poor

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,142 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around the box. (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,354 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,541 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,191 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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C607 BKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C607 BKM, 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 C607 BKM registered?

C607 BKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C607 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C607 BKM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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