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C810 LEJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,326 mi
Last recorded120,326 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC810 LEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,748 miles

handbrake has slightly long travel

slight oil weep from steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,912 miles

Both Front Tyres Poor Inner Sidewalls

Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perished

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leaks

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 115,907 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed Engine Bay (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Engine Bay (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure Engine Bay (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler Arm Ball Joint Gaitor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Pipe T-Piece (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Centre Nut Loose (2.2.A.1a)

Both Front Tyres Poor Inner Sidewalls

Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perished

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leaks

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,800 miles

Slight play in offside steering damper bush

Fail 6 Nov 2014 113,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight play in offside steering damper bush

Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,605 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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C810 LEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc lpg 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 C810 LEJ, 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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C810 LEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1985.

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