No, C29 HSE is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for C29 HSE?

The first MOT test for C29 HSE is due by 30 November 1988.

What is the recorded mileage of C29 HSE?

The recorded mileage for C29 HSE is 157,832 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C29 HSE ULEZ compliant?

No, C29 HSE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1985 Land Rover Defender 2.8L Diesel · C29 HSE

C29 HSE

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1985. Recorded mileage 157,832 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No results
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 157,832 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No results

No test records found

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 157,832 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1985
Engine: 2800cc

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C29 HSE Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2008
157,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! No MOT history found

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C29 HSE Mileage History

19/07/2005154,682 mi
01/08/2005154,701 mi+19 mi
09/10/2008157,832 mi+3,131 mi

Average of roughly 977 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

C29 HSE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 11:37

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C29 HSE) between July 2005 and October 2008.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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