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C935 MAL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,455 mi
Last recorded96,455 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC935 MAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,455 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,467 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,771 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,701 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 82,691 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,381 miles

Both swivel joints leaking

Clutch anti slip worn

Leak on steering box

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,938 miles

Corrosion to nearside front footwell

Corrosion to offside front footwell

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,404 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,776 miles

Oil leak

Play to rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,524 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,239 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 49,239 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,590 miles

n/s/f brake disc slight corrosion inside face

noise knocking top of steering column advise inspect

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,095 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f chassis outrigger where body is secured advise repair

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,117 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 27,137 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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C935 MAL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C935 MAL, 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 C935 MAL registered?

C935 MAL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C935 MAL safe to buy?

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