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C223 KJE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,858 mi
Last recorded23,858 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2016 23,858 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear diffs slight oil leak

under body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2015 396,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 391,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 391,783 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 367,635 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 358,062 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering drag link gaiter split

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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C223 KJE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C223 KJE, 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 C223 KJE registered?

C223 KJE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C223 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C223 KJE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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