The road tax status for C897 NWV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for C897 NWV?

The MOT for C897 NWV is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of C897 NWV?

The recorded mileage for C897 NWV is 196,740 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C897 NWV ULEZ compliant?

No, C897 NWV 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

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1985 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · C897 NWV

C897 NWV

1985 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 19/12/1985. Recorded mileage 196,740 miles. MOT valid until 12/06/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 196,740 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 196,740 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 3528cc

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C897 NWV Key Findings

39 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
196,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
20 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (65 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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C897 NWV Mileage History

08/09/2006168,486 mi
11/09/2006168,492 mi+6 mi
12/05/2007168,535 mi+43 mi
23/01/2009168,541 mi+6 mi
01/02/2010168,600 mi+59 mi
20/02/2010168,601 mi+1 mi
20/02/2010168,601 mi
22/02/2011168,963 mi+362 mi
22/02/2011168,964 mi+1 mi
14/03/2012169,055 mi+91 mi
15/03/2012169,057 mi+2 mi
04/02/2013169,045 mi-12 mi
05/02/2013169,055 mi+10 mi
18/02/2014169,636 mi+581 mi
11/11/2014169,655 mi+19 mi
14/11/2014169,657 mi+2 mi
13/11/2015171,984 mi+2,327 mi
28/11/2015171,982 mi-2 mi
03/12/2015171,987 mi+5 mi
22/03/2017174,337 mi+2,350 mi
03/04/2017174,346 mi+9 mi
21/04/2018174,615 mi+269 mi
21/04/2018174,620 mi+5 mi
17/04/2019180,571 mi+5,951 mi
30/04/2019180,713 mi+142 mi
06/11/2020183,697 mi+2,984 mi
11/11/2020183,706 mi+9 mi
03/12/2020183,708 mi+2 mi
08/12/2020183,721 mi+13 mi
28/02/2022188,596 mi+4,875 mi
05/03/2022188,605 mi+9 mi
30/05/2023191,670 mi+3,065 mi
09/06/2023191,680 mi+10 mi
05/06/2024194,250 mi+2,570 mi
14/06/2024194,301 mi+51 mi
27/05/2025195,326 mi+1,025 mi
09/06/2025195,396 mi+70 mi
27/05/2026196,648 mi+1,252 mi
01/06/2026196,740 mi+92 mi

Average of roughly 1,432 miles per year across 39 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

C897 NWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 17:59

MOT Analysis

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

39 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C897 NWV) between September 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 20 failures.

The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 20 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (65 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Steering (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 111 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))”.

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