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C436 TJF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC436 TJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,645 miles

steering damper slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

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

front swivels have slight seepage

Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front swivels have slight seepage

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,854 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint required very soon (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,700 miles

All metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Front Wipers required soon

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,836 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,902 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded and required soon.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C436 TJF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C436 TJF, 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 C436 TJF registered?

C436 TJF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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