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C486 GSJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC486 GSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 133,044 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 130,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,946 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 125,233 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 121,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,865 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 119,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 117,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 114,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 111,416 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 106,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 100,225 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,937 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,523 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 28,523 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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C486 GSJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C486 GSJ, 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 C486 GSJ registered?

C486 GSJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C486 GSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C486 GSJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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