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C23 JJX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,885 mi
Last recorded113,885 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 JJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 113,885 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 113,885 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 112,938 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 112,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,533 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 111,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Telescopic teeth worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 111,888 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Telescopic teeth worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 111,189 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,233 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,233 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 107,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 107,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 107,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 106,241 miles

both rear hub seals weeping

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 104,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 104,430 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F driving lamp inop

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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C23 JJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C23 JJX, 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 C23 JJX registered?

C23 JJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1985.

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