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C191 CJO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,330 mi
Last recorded221,330 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 CJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 221,330 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 217,793 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 217,784 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle oil seal failed, oil leaking on to roadwheel and tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside oil over o/s front brake caliper from failed oil seal (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside oil over o/s rear brake from failed oil seal (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

hazzard warning lights not working

o/s front and rear axle oil seals leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2020 214,571 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corrosion to o/s floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hazzard lights not working

Pass 15 Nov 2019 212,491 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately rear steering arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 212,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective l/h locknut on rear steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective n/s locknut on front steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective r/h locknut on rear steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately rear steering arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 210,725 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal misting

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 204,019 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 187,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 167,060 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 166,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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C191 CJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc 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 C191 CJO, 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 C191 CJO registered?

C191 CJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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