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C190 CKJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,462 mi
Last recorded165,462 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC190 CKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 165,462 miles

Corrosion to vehicle

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,462 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2018 155,268 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 140,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,228 miles

slight under body corrsion

Fail 29 Mar 2016 140,214 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working light round wrong way and tell tale not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate insecure fitted to a flap that opens and then cant be read (6.3.1b)

slight under body corrsion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,761 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 125,694 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C190 CKJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C190 CKJ, 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 C190 CKJ registered?

C190 CKJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1985.

Is C190 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C190 CKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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