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C234 KJE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,328 mi
Last recorded119,328 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,017 miles

Nearside and Offside chassis corroding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,897 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 117,079 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 117,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,411 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 116,411 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,059 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 114,147 miles

steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2011 114,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

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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C234 KJE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C234 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.

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What year was C234 KJE registered?

C234 KJE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 1985.

Is C234 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C234 KJE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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