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C839 OSW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,587 mi
Last recorded100,587 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC839 OSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 100,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,647 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 98,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,482 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 98,451 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,449 miles

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

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

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

all tyres heavily perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,253 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 96,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,533 miles

all tyres perished

both front tyres worn

dampness around front hubs

freeplay at steering wheel

oil leaks

play in front hubs

play in nearside rear hub

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hub seals leaking

oil around nearside front brake disc

Fail 24 Aug 2010 95,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hub seals leaking

oil around nearside front brake disc

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,758 miles

dampness around rear brake back plates

dampness around steering box

foot brake travel long

freeplay at steering wheel

front hub seals leaking

nearside washer inop

oil leak

rear axle stabilizer bar joint worn

rear fog light lense discoloured

Fail 22 Oct 2009 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front hub seals leaking

nearside washer inop

oil leak

dampness around rear brake back plates

dampness around steering box

foot brake travel long

freeplay at steering wheel

rear axle stabilizer bar joint worn

rear fog light lense discoloured

Pass 1 Nov 2008 93,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 93,374 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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C839 OSW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C839 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C839 OSW?

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What year was C839 OSW registered?

C839 OSW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C839 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C839 OSW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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