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C913 HVX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,776 mi
Last recorded91,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC913 HVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,776 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop spline slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 91,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe crushed on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop spline slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 89,184 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 89,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.52% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hazard switch not working

Pass 5 May 2023 86,866 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 86,860 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded x member (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded x member (6.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 85,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2020 84,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2020 84,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 84,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,003 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 84,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,901 miles

light play in steering system

body has light corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,768 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,733 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,456 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,747 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,492 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 68,867 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 66,309 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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C913 HVX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C913 HVX, 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 C913 HVX registered?

C913 HVX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C913 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C913 HVX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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