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C90 EWL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

51,581 mi
Last recorded51,581 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC90 EWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 51,581 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 50,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 48,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,564 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2021 45,045 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,003 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 42,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 40,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 39,299 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 39,299 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 37,741 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,828 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 32,465 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 25 Oct 2014 32,465 miles

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

both headlight output slightly reduced

Fail 25 Oct 2013 29,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,889 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 26,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,671 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 23,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 21,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,626 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 13,646 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 EWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc 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 C90 EWL, 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 C90 EWL registered?

C90 EWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C90 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C90 EWL 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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