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C794 EUD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 EUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 96,533 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,327 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 89,374 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive FRONT AXLE DIFF COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 89,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users SWIVEL HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users SWIVEL HUB INSIDE AND OUTSIDE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working BOTH (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive FRONT AXLE DIFF COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,612 miles

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

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2022 86,606 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2007 84,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 82,374 miles

exhaust tail pipe very rusty and blowing slightly vehicle emits somoke from exhaust

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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C794 EUD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C794 EUD, 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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C794 EUD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1985.

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