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C57 BJA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

286,925 mi
Last recorded286,925 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 BJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 286,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 280,225 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 273,761 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 271,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 267,180 miles

Front Both front swivel hubs leaking

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar area near gearbox mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section near upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 260,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 253,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 247,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 239,901 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 232,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 223,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 215,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 206,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 198,207 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 189,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 180,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 172,315 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 172,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 163,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 154,353 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 145,800 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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C57 BJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C57 BJA, 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 C57 BJA registered?

C57 BJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is C57 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C57 BJA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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