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C287 JUX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC287 JUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 88,691 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to the right pf shock mount behind brake pipe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected forward of the axel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

all axle locating arm bushes worn

ns and osf upper spring turrets corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2025 88,684 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped in half (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting fixings insecure mounting holes and corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm, , lower steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Body mounting fixings insecure holes and corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroding

Front brake discs corroding

Rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms, rear bushes split no excess movement

nearside and offside rear chassis legs holes and corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,594 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking tube corroded

Offside Front chassis repaired covered in underseal (link bar mount)

Offside Rear chassis repaired covered in underseal

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,193 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in most areas and has had many repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 81,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at mounting point for rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at mounting point for front suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in most areas and has had many repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,876 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 70,867 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,829 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 79,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle chassis repaired by welding in various places

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,741 miles

chassis repaired by welding

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,730 miles

chassis repaired by welding

Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 75,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,509 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 68,501 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,759 miles

steering box has oil around it front drag link rubber split oil leak from sump plug

Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,961 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 62,961 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 60,582 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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C287 JUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C287 JUX, 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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C287 JUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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