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C41 VJT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,304 mi
Last recorded139,304 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 VJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 139,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 139,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 138,217 miles

heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Nov 2012 138,020 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

oil leaking from outside of rear hubs, oil leaks from front diff ,tractor joints, engine and rear diff

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,106 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 59,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,050 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

general corrosion †underside dirty †n/s/r floor area corroded †

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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C41 VJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C41 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C41 VJT registered?

C41 VJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C41 VJT safe to buy?

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