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C394 JEV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC394 JEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 105,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 104,841 miles

vehicle smokey at idle

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,304 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 103,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,126 miles

some corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,467 miles

handbrake lever high

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 20 Feb 2016 100,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body mount (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from engine

vehicle chassis has general corrosion and signs of previous welding repairs made

Fail 13 Feb 2016 100,617 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body mount (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from engine

vehicle chassis has general corrosion and signs of previous welding repairs made

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,700 miles

handbrake poor, some corrosion to unerside of vehicle, underside of vehicle very muddy unable to fully see extent of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,718 miles

some corrosion to bulkhead

Pass 27 Mar 2009 97,719 miles

offside rear tyre...sidewall cracks

Fail 26 Mar 2009 97,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear tyre...sidewall cracks

Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 96,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 93,900 miles

A. Off-side rear bump stop missing. †B. Chassis is getting very rusty in places.Off side rear spring top mounting is the worst.

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2006 93,900 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

A. Off-side rear bump stop missing. †B. chassis is getting very rusty in several places. O/S rear spring top mounting is the worst.

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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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C394 JEV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C394 JEV, 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 C394 JEV registered?

C394 JEV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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