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C874 DNK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

506,619 mi
Last recorded506,619 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC874 DNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 506,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 505,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 504,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 503,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 500,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 499,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 498,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 497,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 495,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 491,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 488,279 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 484,373 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 481,410 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 481,329 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 12,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 462,896 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 462,896 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 454,793 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 446,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 439,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2006 431,433 miles

strong advise on front to rear brake pipe coroded

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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C874 DNK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C874 DNK, 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 C874 DNK?

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What year was C874 DNK registered?

C874 DNK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C874 DNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C874 DNK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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