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C346 MWJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

168,830 mi
Last recorded168,830 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC346 MWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 168,830 miles

Nearside hub seal leaking

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

Offside hub seal leaking

Fail 1 May 2025 168,830 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside hub seal leaking

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

Offside hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2024 167,191 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 166,936 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 166,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 165,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 165,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,438 miles

Front both front side lights affected by other lights

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 161,645 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 161,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 160,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 157,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 155,260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 152,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 148,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 144,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 141,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 137,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 132,667 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 128,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 124,905 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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C346 MWJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C346 MWJ, 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 C346 MWJ registered?

C346 MWJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C346 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C346 MWJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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