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C583 JTL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,085 mi
Last recorded97,085 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC583 JTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 97,085 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to lack of oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,884 miles

chassis corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,289 miles

both rear chassis legs corroded bump stop areas

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod slight play in pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar rod rubber bush deteriated front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

both front swivel hubs oil seals seeping

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,552 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front front hubs seals leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear chassis legs are corroded around the bump stop area but not considered to be excessive

Rear rear bump stops missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 85,552 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front front hubs seals leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear chassis legs are corroded around the bump stop area but not considered to be excessive

Rear rear bump stops missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,993 miles

Both front suspension swivels are weeping

Both rear bump stops are missing

Both rear chassis legs are corroded around the bump stop area but not considered to be excessive

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front suspension swivels are weeping

Both rear bump stops are missing

Both rear chassis legs are corroded around the bump stop area but not considered to be excessive

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,330 miles

Both front swivels are leaking slightly

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front swivels are leaking slightly

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,343 miles

Both front swivel hubs have a slight weap

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 75,343 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front swivel hubs have a slight weap

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel housing seals oil weep

steering damper bush worn

Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel housing seals oil weep

steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 57,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,774 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,522 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 56,349 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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C583 JTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 C583 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.

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C583 JTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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