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C805 ORX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

254,557 mi
Last recorded254,557 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC805 ORX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 254,557 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2024 246,942 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering Column UJ slightly loose

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 246,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of suspension mounting & Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering Column UJ slightly loose

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 241,795 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 241,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose rear door panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint has slight play

front seat worn

Pass 20 Oct 2022 235,430 miles

Front axle stay bar bush worn

no reverse lamp

Pass 17 Dec 2020 230,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops missing.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column universal joints.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 224,404 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 224,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 222,101 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 222,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick covered in oil,,hubseal leaking (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 216,111 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 216,111 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 208,019 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak from halfshaft seal

Fail 6 Apr 2016 208,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear slight leak from halfshaft seal

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 317,593 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edgte

rear floor weak & corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 310,554 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 302,005 miles

nearside front seat damaged

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 4 Jan 2012 302,005 miles

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

nearside front seat damaged

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 30 Oct 2010 302,005 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 31 Oct 2009 300,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre box damaged

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 4 Oct 2008 291,667 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section damaged

slight fluid leak from swivel housings at both sides

Pass 26 Jul 2007 280,540 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 280,540 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 274,327 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 274,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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C805 ORX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 C805 ORX, 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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C805 ORX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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