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C839 RJC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC839 RJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 137,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near rear upper shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 113,824 miles

Front Front steering damper bush worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 113,824 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Front steering damper bush worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 131,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 131,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 127,732 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 127,732 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 127,730 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear centre ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever near end reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,374 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever near end reserve travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 124,374 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever near end reserve travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,108 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,751 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 111,751 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 105,167 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 100,225 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 119,972 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 116,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 112,470 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 112,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 110,526 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 110,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2rearbump stopsmissing

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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C839 RJC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C839 RJC, 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 C839 RJC registered?

C839 RJC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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