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C205 RJU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC205 RJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 58,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,370 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 57,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,389 miles

Offside Front seat belt mount corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 60,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect high beam and dipped beam mixed (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front seat belt mount corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,202 miles

chassie repairs visable to mian rail

Pass 15 Dec 2014 600,011 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 1,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear and ns front bumpstops missing

Pass 21 Sep 2013 160,000 miles

Oil leak

exhaust incomple

Fail 19 Sep 2013 160,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

ex incomplete emmition not

exhaust incomple

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,782 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Securing bolts on prodshaft/transmission brake not full thread

Fail 19 Sep 2012 15,782 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front differential pinion loose

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Securing bolts on prodshaft/transmission brake not full thread

Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,425 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 154,242 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 141,933 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 138,381 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 138,381 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 May 2006 133,919 miles

fuel tank showing damp possible leak

Fail 5 May 2006 133,919 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 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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C205 RJU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C205 RJU, 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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C205 RJU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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