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C582 JTL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2785cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

755,753 mi
Last recorded755,753 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC582 JTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,785cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 755,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 754,688 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 753,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 751,903 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 751,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 750,184 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 750,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 748,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 741,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2018 733,059 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 718,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2016 704,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 684,435 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 662,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 637,732 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 637,732 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 605,668 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 576,830 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 576,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 544,469 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 507,560 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 473,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 438,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 415,794 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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C582 JTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,785cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C582 JTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C582 JTL registered?

C582 JTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C582 JTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C582 JTL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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