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C138 JJX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,588 mi
Last recorded22,588 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC138 JJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 22,588 miles

Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 22,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 21,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 20,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 19,796 miles

Front headlights poor patterns

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 19,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front headlights poor patterns

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 18,986 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 18,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel s loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 18,478 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor cross members rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 18,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor cross members rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 16,934 miles

Engine oil leak ( Not urgent )

Light smoke at idle

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight up and down movement at wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 16,934 miles

Engine oil leak ( Not urgent )

Light smoke at idle

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight up and down movement at wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x 233 Bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 14,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 12,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Dec 2016 12,200 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 7 Jan 2016 8,741 miles

oil leaks from engine

Fail 29 Dec 2015 8,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure by the clutch slave cylinder in engine bay (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 10 Dec 2014 6,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 3,281 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 208,724 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 208,696 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 202,613 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 202,613 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 184,647 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 184,641 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 171,933 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 161,488 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 161,488 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 154,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 154,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C138 JJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C138 JJX, 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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C138 JJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1985.

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