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C893 WWD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC893 WWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 95,847 miles

Nearside Front hub joint damp

Nearside Rear backing plate damp

Offside Front hub joint damp

Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,760 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,760 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,437 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe fouling inner wing.

park brake has little reserve travel.

Fail 16 Sep 2021 95,437 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe fouling inner wing.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

park brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 93,860 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,068 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,068 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 88,667 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 88,626 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C893 WWD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 C893 WWD, 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 C893 WWD registered?

C893 WWD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1985.

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