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C224 EJO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC224 EJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 134,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 132,702 miles

All tyres have slight cracking of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 131,269 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 131,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Nov 2008 127,959 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 127,920 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 126,203 miles

All 4 wheel rims corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 126,157 miles

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

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

All 4 wheel rims corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 124,670 miles

Power steering pump starting to leak

All 4 road wheels iner rims corroded

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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C224 EJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C224 EJO, 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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C224 EJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1985.

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