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C951 KJO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,108 mi
Last recorded110,108 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 KJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,108 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,408 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,920 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,980 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 97,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,961 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,355 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 92,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,031 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,802 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 84,108 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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C951 KJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C951 KJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C951 KJO registered?

C951 KJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1985.

Is C951 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C951 KJO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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