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C40 VJT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,040 mi
Last recorded32,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 VJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,040 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 32,032 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,020 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 32,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,020 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 32,020 miles

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding transmission brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 32,020 miles

Front brake calipers corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle spring seats corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint axle centre mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front brake calipers corroded

rear axle spring seats corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,020 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe fittings to caliper corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake operating linkage worn

rear coil spring mountings corroded (axle)

reg plate lamp 50% not working

slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 4 Mar 2017 32,020 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust failure (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake pipe fittings to caliper corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake operating linkage worn

rear coil spring mountings corroded (axle)

reg plate lamp 50% not working

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2016 32,020 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,020 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering pipes insecure

rear reg plate lamp 50% not working

Fail 23 Feb 2015 32,020 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering pipes insecure

rear reg plate lamp 50% not working

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,201 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 30,181 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,223 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 21,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2010 20,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C40 VJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C40 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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C40 VJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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