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C725 EDV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,425 mi
Last recorded130,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC725 EDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 130,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 128,058 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 121,053 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 121,051 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Fuel system component leaking Fuel filler neck corroded (holes ) leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 113,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,819 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 103,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Also pattern bit poor (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All metal brake pipes coated

Central Rear A frame ball joint boot split

Hand brake reserve travel getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 103,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,728 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,360 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 102,360 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,166 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 102,166 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,900 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 101,900 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount below a'pillar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by suspention mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,686 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 101,686 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 101,413 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,413 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,193 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 100,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 100,875 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 100,736 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,392 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 100,392 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,272 miles

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

Oil leak

engine has starting fault

near side washer jet incomplete

Fail 14 Jan 2008 98,149 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

engine has starting fault

near side washer jet incomplete

Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,687 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 92,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,008 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 85,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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C725 EDV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C725 EDV, 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 C725 EDV registered?

C725 EDV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C725 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C725 EDV shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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