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C90 BYW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

17,526 mi
Last recorded17,526 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC90 BYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 17,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,409 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 17,297 miles

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

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

front tractor joints wet

Fail 16 Aug 2022 17,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front tractor joints wet

Pass 18 Aug 2021 17,183 miles

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

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

both front tractor joints weeping

Fail 11 Aug 2021 17,166 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front tractor joints weeping

Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,111 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

both front tractor joints weeping

oil leak

rear tyres perished

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 12 Aug 2020 17,095 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

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

both front tractor joints weeping

hazard switch insecure

oil leak

rear number plate light dim

rear tyres perished

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,926 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

both front swivel joints damp

Fail 3 Jun 2019 16,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

both front swivel joints damp

Pass 7 Apr 2018 16,821 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around pump ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,594 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 16,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,472 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 16,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,143 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 16,143 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,820 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,939 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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C90 BYW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C90 BYW, 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 C90 BYW registered?

C90 BYW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C90 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C90 BYW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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