The road tax status for C740 KWL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for C740 KWL?

The MOT for C740 KWL is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of C740 KWL?

The recorded mileage for C740 KWL is 135,677 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C740 KWL ULEZ compliant?

No, C740 KWL 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 4.6L Petrol · C740 KWL

C740 KWL

1985 Land Rover Defender (4.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 1985. Recorded mileage 135,677 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 24 Oct 2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 135,677 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 4.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1985

Engine

4600cc

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C740 KWL Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2021
135,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

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C740 KWL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 03:05

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10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C740 KWL) between July 2006 and October 2021.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 25 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))”; “Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.

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C740 KWL Mileage History

24/07/2006133,873 mi
09/08/2007134,124 mi+251 mi
02/10/2008134,487 mi+363 mi
13/10/2008134,502 mi+15 mi
08/01/2014135,001 mi+499 mi
20/12/2016135,312 mi+311 mi
23/12/2016135,312 mi
27/05/2020135,676 mi+364 mi
18/10/2021135,676 mi
25/10/2021135,677 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 118 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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