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C36 VJT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC36 VJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 59,545 miles

All direction indicators not working correctly all work together (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 59,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,545 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,848 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 56,602 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to chassis and vehicle underbody

nearside floor holed & corroded

some corrosion to offside seat box

some damage to offside seatbelt

Fail 3 May 2011 56,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front floor corroded above outriggers

general corrosion to chassis and vehicle underbody

nearside floor holed & corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

slight leak nearside front hub seal

some corrosion to both sides A pillars

some corrosion to offside seat box

some damage to offside seatbelt

Pass 22 Dec 2006 234,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,206 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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C36 VJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C36 VJT, 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 C36 VJT registered?

C36 VJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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