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C320 WCJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,264 mi
Last recorded155,264 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC320 WCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 155,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 151,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 146,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 135,873 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,926 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 133,926 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 132,878 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,351 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 130,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 123,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 124,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 115,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 106,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 98,382 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 98,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

noise in windscreen wiper drive assembly

parking brake lever has high travel

play in n/s front hub bearings

play in o/s rear hub bearings

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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C320 WCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 C320 WCJ, 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 C320 WCJ registered?

C320 WCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C320 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C320 WCJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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