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C627 SJU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

104,836 mi
Last recorded104,836 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC627 SJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 104,836 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Chassis corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floors corroded x2

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out riggers (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 104,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Chassis corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floors corroded x2

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out riggers (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,461 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 101,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened corrosion on main chassis with in 30cm suspension rod mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,968 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,671 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 99,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,459 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,808 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s rear hub seal weaping

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,808 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear body mount slight corrosion

o/s rear hub seal weaping

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 95,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 95,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 94,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,333 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,497 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 92,055 miles

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 92,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 92,052 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 91,270 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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C627 SJU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 C627 SJU, 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 C627 SJU registered?

C627 SJU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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