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C800 JTL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,079 mi
Last recorded158,079 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC800 JTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 158,079 miles

battery tray corroded.

front screen damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2013 158,079 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery tray corroded.

front screen damaged

wiper stalk insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 158,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 158,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 156,883 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 155,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 152,832 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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C800 JTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C800 JTL, 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 C800 JTL registered?

C800 JTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C800 JTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C800 JTL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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