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C651 OCM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,800 mi
Last recorded100,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC651 OCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 100,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 99,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 99,014 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 98,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 98,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,911 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 98,910 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,675 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,954 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 88,954 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 87,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 87,373 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 87,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C651 OCM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C651 OCM, 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 C651 OCM registered?

C651 OCM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C651 OCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C651 OCM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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