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C548 JYC

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

264,010 mi
Last recorded264,010 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC548 JYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 264,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bulk head corroded

passenger seats removed

seatbox corroded

sill rails corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,344 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 129,344 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 129,344 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 129,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 129,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 129,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 129,344 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 129,344 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 129,344 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 129,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 129,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 129,344 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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C548 JYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C548 JYC, 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 C548 JYC registered?

C548 JYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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