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C44 BJA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,420 mi
Last recorded138,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC44 BJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 135,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 172,974 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 172,974 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 171,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 168,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 167,280 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 167,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 169,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 162,016 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 157,868 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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C44 BJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 C44 BJA, 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 C44 BJA registered?

C44 BJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1985.

Is C44 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C44 BJA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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