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C642 FFJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,368 mi
Last recorded45,368 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC642 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 45,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a-frame outer bushes marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 38,691 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod ends marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a-frame outer bushes marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 32,894 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 25,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 19,330 miles

Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread laddering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 13,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 8,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 4,856 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 3,128 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear prop/shaft u/j worn

Pass 17 Jan 2015 1,294 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 1,294 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 365 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 149,553 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 149,553 miles

Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 147,603 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 144,641 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 139,854 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 134,587 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 128,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 123,445 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 117,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 117,807 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 117,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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C642 FFJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C642 FFJ, 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 C642 FFJ registered?

C642 FFJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1985.

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