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C172 RJC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,400 mi
Last recorded157,400 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC172 RJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 157,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 152,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 152,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working front & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 151,826 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play O/S (2.6.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 149,004 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 149,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 144,937 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 143,583 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 143,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 142,552 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 142,529 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

poor welding repairs onrear chassis

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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C172 RJC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C172 RJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C172 RJC registered?

C172 RJC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C172 RJC safe to buy?

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