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C684 NWV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

264,502 mi
Last recorded264,502 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC684 NWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 264,502 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre inner edge worn unevenly and very close to limits in some areas (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear outer brake pad worn low

oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2024 260,221 miles

near side front wheel bearing noisy

oil leaks

Fail 26 Mar 2024 260,215 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember area in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

near side front wheel bearing noisy

oil leaks

Pass 24 Mar 2023 257,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 251,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn unevenly and at legal limits in places (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2022 251,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn unevenly and at legal limits in places (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2021 247,931 miles

front lower suspension arms front bushes wearing

play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 13 Mar 2020 243,045 miles

rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 13 Mar 2020 243,045 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 14 Mar 2019 238,374 miles

off side front spring turret rusting

oil leaks

play in off side front panhard rod bush

Pass 12 Mar 2018 233,146 miles

off side front seat belt damaged, and near side front seat belt buckle damaged

play in off side front panhard rod bush

Pass 6 Feb 2017 227,088 miles

off side and near side front seat belts deteriorating

some other areas of chassis rusting or previously repaired

Fail 23 Jan 2017 227,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (1.3.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear chassis and mid chassis crossmember just in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

off side and near side front seat belts deteriorating

some other areas of chassis rusting or previously repaired

Pass 22 Feb 2016 220,509 miles

drivers seat belt damaged

front number plate damaged

off side front tyre worn unevenly and very close to limits

play at steering wheel possibly in steering box

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Feb 2016 220,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to near side end of chassis crossmember next to rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to top and side of near side rear chassis next to rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front of off side front chassis outrigger

drivers seat belt damaged

front number plate damaged

off side front tyre worn unevenly and very close to limits

play at steering wheel possibly in steering box

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Feb 2015 214,341 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 207,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 207,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 199,079 miles

Near side front tyre side wall detiorated

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

off side rear tyre side wall detiorated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 199,075 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Near side front tyre side wall detiorated

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

off side rear tyre side wall detiorated

Fail 30 Jan 2012 193,530 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 193,530 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 187,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 187,855 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 180,392 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 174,699 miles

drivers seat belt deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

off side front suspension turret rusting

off side front tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limits

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 25 Jan 2008 169,711 miles

near side front chassis outrigger badly rusting

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Dec 2006 163,670 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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C684 NWV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C684 NWV, 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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C684 NWV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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