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C903 WFO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,448 mi
Last recorded5,448 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC903 WFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 5,448 miles

Front both hub seals seeping

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 5,448 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front both hub seals seeping

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 5,364 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 5,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 5,217 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 5,191 miles

N/s/f door operation

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 5,110 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 5,100 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 4,918 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 4,791 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 4,607 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly

Both front shock absorber bushes worn

Both rear shock absorber bushes worn

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radias arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 4,439 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,242 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 3,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 3,120 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 2,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 1,723 miles

Both front swivels leaking - Oil close to brakes

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear diff. noisey

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,457 miles

Front swivels leaking oil close to brakes

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 1,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front swivels leaking oil close to brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2007 1,073 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 1,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 578 miles

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

N/S/F floor corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2005 246,048 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 69,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C903 WFO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C903 WFO, 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 C903 WFO registered?

C903 WFO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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