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C664 KJV

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC664 KJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025
Fail 24 Jan 2025

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2023

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020
Fail 27 Apr 2020

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016

advise all tyres have damage on side walls

front number plate is on edge of bonet

Fail 23 Mar 2016

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe loose on a joint (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box drop arm (pitman arm)is loose (2.2.B.1h)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort n/s o/s low effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear (3.5.1g)

advise all tyres have damage on side walls

front number plate is on edge of bonet

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 282,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 211,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,293 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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C664 KJV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C664 KJV, 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 C664 KJV registered?

C664 KJV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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