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C911 WFO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,556 mi
Last recorded202,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC911 WFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 202,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 199,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 195,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 191,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 186,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 180,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 173,563 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal sticky

injectors 3 and 4 have slight leak

number plate bulb dim

temperature gage shows hot

Pass 6 Aug 2018 165,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 158,476 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 158,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 155,510 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 155,492 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 153,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 151,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 151,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

1.front discs scored †2.oil leak nsr brake drum †3.rusty brake pipes †4.Rear a frame bush worn †5.Front offside bulkhead very corroded †6.swivels seeping

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C911 WFO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C911 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 C911 WFO registered?

C911 WFO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1985.

Is C911 WFO safe to buy?

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