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C311 JAK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

90,420 mi
Last recorded90,420 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 JAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 90,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,379 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 89,379 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,801 miles

Central Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 87,801 miles

Central Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,172 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,709 miles

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

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

Rear both sides bumper bar corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,212 miles

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

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

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,503 miles

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

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,702 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,199 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 84,199 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,460 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper bar corroded

Rear exhaust hanger has temp repair

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,691 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear crossmember/bumper bar corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,047 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear crossmember/bumper bar corroding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2012 81,522 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,897 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 80,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 80,211 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,699 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 18 Dec 2008 78,699 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,037 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

D/S WINDSCREEN PILLOR CORRODED

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

REAR AXLE REBOUND RUBBERS MISSING

Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

D/S WINDSCREEN PILLOR CORRODED

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

REAR AXLE REBOUND RUBBERS MISSING

Pass 7 Dec 2006 77,658 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

d/s/f brake pipe corroded in places

exhaust corroded in places and fouling chassis at front

Fail 7 Dec 2006 77,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension coil springs corroded

d/s/f brake pipe corroded in places

exhaust corroded in places and fouling chassis at front

Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,191 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 77,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C311 JAK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 C311 JAK, 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 C311 JAK registered?

C311 JAK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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