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C904 WFO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

251,378 mi
Last recorded251,378 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC904 WFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 251,378 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 249,248 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 247,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 245,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 242,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 240,273 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 240,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 236,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 234,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 232,970 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 232,958 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 230,972 miles

Rear back box rubbers split x2

Fail 1 Sep 2016 230,970 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear back box rubbers split x2

Pass 21 Aug 2015 229,465 miles

Rear Exhaust rubber mounts perished and split.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 229,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Exhaust rubber mounts perished and split.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 228,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 227,247 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 276,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 223,324 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 220,272 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 216,817 miles

Front bumper mounted winch comes close to contraveining c/u regulations

Play detected in upper steering u/j

Pass 29 May 2008 213,175 miles

Front bumper and mounted winch comes close to contravening c and u regulations

Pass 22 May 2007 208,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 206,013 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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C904 WFO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C904 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C904 WFO registered?

C904 WFO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1985.

Is C904 WFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C904 WFO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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