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C259 GSJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,587 mi
Last recorded133,587 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 GSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 133,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 133,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 132,835 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 1,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 1,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 334 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 129,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 128,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 127,330 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2016 127,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 126,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 125,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 122,807 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 122,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f sun visor

Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,803 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 122,803 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 122,803 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 122,803 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 122,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 118,688 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 118,668 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 113,495 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C259 GSJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C259 GSJ, 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 C259 GSJ registered?

C259 GSJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1985.

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