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C915 JWE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,678 mi
Last recorded237,678 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC915 JWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 237,678 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 237,678 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 237,677 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 238,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,369 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake binding slightly on propshaft

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,544 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 23,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 233,409 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 233,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body mounting corroded at rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2007 232,145 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 229,743 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 226,995 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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C915 JWE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C915 JWE, 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 C915 JWE registered?

C915 JWE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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