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C759 OWV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,245 mi
Last recorded160,245 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC759 OWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 160,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 160,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2017 160,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Home made exhaust

Oil leaks from Engine,Gearbox and Front & Rear axles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 160,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 160,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering locking device missing drag link ends o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 159,677 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front floor pan and bulkhead corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 158,588 miles

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

rear chassis corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2013 158,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear chassis corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2012 156,832 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 156,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

prop uj worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 155,602 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 153,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 150,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 147,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 144,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 142,113 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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C759 OWV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C759 OWV, 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 C759 OWV registered?

C759 OWV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1985.

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