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C45 LEJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 LEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 103,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,479 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 103,479 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,433 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 102,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,481 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,821 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 94,769 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,698 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 95,798 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,798 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,529 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 82,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,868 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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C45 LEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 C45 LEJ, 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 C45 LEJ registered?

C45 LEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C45 LEJ safe to buy?

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