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C260 KJE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 16 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 143,168 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cups (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Cup (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 137,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Cup (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 137,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (2.4.C.3c)

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 137,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch by spring cup (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (2.4.C.3c)

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,345 miles

n/s/f spring and upper cup corroded

o/s/f spring and upper cup corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,185 miles

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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C260 KJE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C260 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 C260 KJE registered?

C260 KJE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C260 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C260 KJE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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