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C881 JCP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,707 mi
Last recorded108,707 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC881 JCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 108,707 miles

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both fronts, upper and lower Axle swivel joints have slight wear

Fail 8 Dec 2023 108,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both fronts, upper and lower Axle swivel joints have slight wear

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,707 miles

fluid/oil leaks from eng/g/box area

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 108,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,708 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front suspension turret tops corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,707 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front suspension turret tops corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 108,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 108,707 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 108,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both fronts (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 corroded badly (2.4.C.1b)

light switch poor operation

turrets corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 108,707 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp switch poor in operation

nearside rear tyre wrong direction of tread pattern

Fail 9 May 2017 108,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp switch poor in operation

nearside rear tyre wrong direction of tread pattern

Pass 11 May 2016 108,707 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring bases corroded (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake tight

some tyre sidewalls deteriated

Fail 11 May 2016 108,707 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring bases corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake tight

some tyre sidewalls deteriated

Pass 7 May 2015 108,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coilsprings corroded

indicator switch deteriated

slight leak from steering balls

Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,499 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,499 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coilsprings corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 102,095 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 99,317 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside door mirror damaged

Steering damper has slight play in offside bush

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside door mirror damaged

Steering damper has slight play in offside bush

Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,725 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,125 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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C881 JCP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C881 JCP, 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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C881 JCP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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