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B422 CJN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,634 mi
Last recorded49,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 CJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 49,634 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres splitting on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 49,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres splitting on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 49,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 49,358 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 49,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 49,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 48,943 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,886 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,790 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 48,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,680 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 48,680 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,556 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 48,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,375 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 48,375 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,013 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,817 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2012 47,810 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,655 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

other oil leaks confined to engine,transmission and both axles.

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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B422 CJN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B422 CJN, 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 B422 CJN registered?

B422 CJN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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