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A67 SJJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,110 mi
Last recorded107,110 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA67 SJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 107,110 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 106,557 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Swivel hubs damp

Pass 30 Sep 2023 105,771 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Swivel hubs damp

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Swivel hubs damp

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,966 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

advise travel on hand brake little reserve

Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,703 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 100,703 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,896 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,880 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,573 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,525 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front hubs seaping oil

both rear axle bump stops insecure and corroded

front nudge bar loose on moutain bolts

front number plate damaged

passenger door mirror damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2010 84,520 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear axle bump stops insecure and corroded

front nudge bar loose on moutain bolts

front number plate damaged

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,329 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 82,486 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 82,486 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,412 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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A67 SJJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A67 SJJ, 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 A67 SJJ registered?

A67 SJJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1985.

Is A67 SJJ safe to buy?

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