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C408 DJO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,434 mi
Last recorded150,434 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC408 DJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 150,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 147,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 142,732 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 142,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe union into hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 138,065 miles

Battery box has some corrosion.

Fail 16 Jun 2022 138,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Battery box has some corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 136,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2021 136,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2020 134,924 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 134,924 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 134,074 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 May 2019 134,074 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 May 2018 133,104 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 133,104 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 131,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 131,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 128,847 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 128,313 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 128,298 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,290 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 128,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 127,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 127,754 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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C408 DJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 C408 DJO, 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 C408 DJO registered?

C408 DJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C408 DJO safe to buy?

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