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C483 YJA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,290 mi
Last recorded178,290 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC483 YJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 178,290 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 170,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bumpstops missing

no safety catch fitted to bonnet

Fail 26 Oct 2023 170,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bumpstops missing

no safety catch fitted to bonnet

Pass 22 Sep 2022 157,504 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 153,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 153,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 146,202 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 146,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 146,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,193 miles

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside offside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 146,193 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 139,408 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 139,404 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 137,841 miles

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

corrosion to bodywork

Fail 14 May 2007 137,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

corrosion to bodywork

Pass 4 May 2006 134,936 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 134,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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C483 YJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C483 YJA, 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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C483 YJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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