MOT Status
ValidMileage
286,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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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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