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C91 BWT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,925 mi
Last recorded67,925 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC91 BWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,925 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 67,925 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 67,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 67,380 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength B post (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both side rear chassis seen from wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,625 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 63,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 57,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,281 miles

oil leak front diff

Pass 10 May 2019 49,151 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIRTY AND CORRODED

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 45,969 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror has slight damage.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,512 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,512 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 36,802 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 35,967 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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C91 BWT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C91 BWT, 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 C91 BWT registered?

C91 BWT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1985.

Is C91 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C91 BWT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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