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C30 SBJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests26 (12 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

221,928 mi
Last recorded221,928 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 SBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 14 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 221,928 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake hub (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 220,546 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 220,541 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 220,510 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp wiring incorrect, main beam working as dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp wiring incorrect, main beam working as dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper has play in mounting bush

Fail 23 Aug 2018 219,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 11 Aug 2017 210,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 210,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 208,001 miles

body and chassis well under sealed at time of test

front hub seals leaking

oil leak

slight body corrosion due to age of vehicle

Fail 8 May 2015 207,700 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust system very rusted bad fit

slight leak n/s/f hub

Pass 13 Feb 2014 201,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn/clutch pedal ,rubber missing

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2014 201,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn/clutch pedal ,rubber missing

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2013 197,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing,brake pedal rubber worn slightly

drivers sunvisor slightly loose

fuel pump slightly damp

nearside front steering swivel has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 191,409 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front steering ball pivets slightly oily

brake/clutch pedal rubbers worn

fuel pump damp

underbody mud obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 191,315 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front steering ball pivets slightly oily

brake/clutch pedal rubbers worn

fuel pump damp

underbody mud obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 185,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil on both front steering hub balls

Fail 25 Jan 2011 185,515 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Feb 2010 180,282 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 180,145 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 175,558 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 175,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant hose chaffing on power steering resevoir

Steering box drop arm ball joint rubber split

Unable to check in rear properly (full)

Rear cross member severely holed/corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 170,900 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 170,880 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Air fresheners hanging from centre mirror

Gear lever knob insecure

Nearside rear outrigger corroded/holed

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in front propshaft front u/j

Unable to check centre seat belt due to seat full of parts

Unable to check in rear due to rear being full

Water ingress into front registration plate, but still legible

Pass 3 Jan 2007 165,275 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 165,261 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 158,992 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 158,845 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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C30 SBJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 C30 SBJ, 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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C30 SBJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1985.

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