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C824 LEJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,906 mi
Last recorded28,906 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC824 LEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 28,906 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 28,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

rear floor pan support corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 28,700 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,264 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,678 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 26,678 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 16 Feb 2013 25,988 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 25,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,082 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 24,082 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,243 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 23,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 21,483 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 21,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C824 LEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C824 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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What year was C824 LEJ registered?

C824 LEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1985.

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