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C792 JJS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,366 mi
Last recorded175,366 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC792 JJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,366 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 175,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 175,366 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 175,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NS & OS rear hub seals have slight oil seepage

OSF hub has slight oil weep

Pass 18 Nov 2021 174,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 171,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 166,106 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 166,105 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 161,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 157,544 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 151,787 miles

Nearside Rear shocker outer cover corroded

Offside Rear shocker outer cover corroded

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 151,787 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Exhaust catching cross member

Nearside Rear shocker outer cover corroded

Offside Rear shocker outer cover corroded

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 142,842 miles

nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers outer covers corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 134,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 129,661 miles

dampness around steering box input shaft dampness around power steering pump and pipes

front differential pinnion seal and nearside swivel leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2013 129,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

dampness around steering box input shaft dampness around power steering pump and pipes

front differential pinnion seal and nearside swivel leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2012 122,497 miles

headlamp intensity poor

slight lift in both track bar track rod end ball joints-not felt when raised

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,710 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet not fastened

front & rear axles corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 112,170 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet not fastened

front & rear axles corroded

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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C792 JJS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C792 JJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C792 JJS registered?

C792 JJS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1985.

Is C792 JJS safe to buy?

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