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C643 FFJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC643 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 113,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 112,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 103,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 103,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 102,956 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 102,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 102,058 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 102,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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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C643 FFJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C643 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 C643 FFJ registered?

C643 FFJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1985.

Is C643 FFJ safe to buy?

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