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C842 TJM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,889 mi
Last recorded151,889 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC842 TJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 151,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2022 151,783 miles

Exhaust Noise

Floor Pan Rusty And Holed Not In Prescribed Areas

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 151,779 miles

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

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper And Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering component casing not properly attached Steering Damper (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust Noise

Floor Pan Rusty And Holed Not In Prescribed Areas

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 151,174 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 151,174 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,174 miles

slight exhaust blow (rear)

Pass 3 Jul 2018 151,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 148,453 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 148,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 147,233 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 147,232 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 145,290 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis and body work slightly distorted

Fail 20 Jun 2014 145,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis and body work slightly distorted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 144,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 143,204 miles

ns chassis rail slightly distorted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 141,722 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 141,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 139,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 137,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight fluid leak from n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 14 Jul 2008 134,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 129,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 129,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 May 2007 129,058 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 124,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slighht cracking to n/s and o/s front tyres

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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C842 TJM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C842 TJM, 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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C842 TJM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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