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C167 KUJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

181,502 mi
Last recorded181,502 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC167 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 181,502 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 181,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 180,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 179,851 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 179,048 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 178,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis near trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush washer deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 178,328 miles

Front Hub seals leaking

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm front bush washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 177,639 miles

Nearside Front Battery tray/floor corroded

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 177,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm C bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery tray/floor corroded

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 176,947 miles

Nearside Front battery tray/floor deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm washer deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 174,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 174,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 170,588 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 170,588 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 166,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 162,025 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 162,021 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 159,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Fail 18 Nov 2014 159,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 156,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 151,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 145,959 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 141,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 137,005 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 131,638 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 126,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 121,325 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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C167 KUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C167 KUJ, 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 C167 KUJ registered?

C167 KUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1985.

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