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C46 VJT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,335 mi
Last recorded78,335 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 VJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,335 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,025 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,071 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 62,795 miles

Offside rear body bracket to chassis in excess

Fail 2 Feb 2006 62,795 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside rear body mount bracket to chassis coroded in excess

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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C46 VJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C46 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 C46 VJT registered?

C46 VJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C46 VJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C46 VJT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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