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C701 DBW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,232 mi
Last recorded33,232 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC701 DBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 33,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 32,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,155 miles

wipers not working on 2nd speed

Pass 22 Sep 2022 31,080 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 31,074 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper dont go to stop (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,505 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 24,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,004 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 6,113 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 206,577 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 206,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 201,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 193,741 miles

lots of underbody sealant

rear brake discs pitted

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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C701 DBW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C701 DBW, 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 C701 DBW registered?

C701 DBW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C701 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C701 DBW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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