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C65 NWP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

115,263 mi
Last recorded115,263 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 NWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 115,263 miles

oil leaks

slight leak from front hub seals

some parts of structure and suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,468 miles

oil leaks

slight leak from both front hub seals

some parts of structure and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,791 miles

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

oil leaks

some parts of structure and suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,518 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))

front and centre exhaust very weak in places

oil leaks

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 17 Jan 2023 113,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

front and centre exhaust very weak in places

oil leaks

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 113,007 miles

oil leaks

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front and centre exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,643 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 110,643 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,496 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,211 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 108,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,049 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 107,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,711 miles

Tailpipe missing.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 102,711 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailpipe missing.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,651 miles

slight rusting on all steel brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,428 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,393 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,352 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight fuel leak from fuel injection pump

various oil leaks from around the engine

Pass 9 Jan 2009 89,583 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 89,582 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 89,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 88,715 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 88,233 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 88,233 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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C65 NWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C65 NWP, 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 C65 NWP registered?

C65 NWP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C65 NWP safe to buy?

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