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C960 JHL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,650 mi
Last recorded128,650 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 JHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 128,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 128,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 125,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,829 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,556 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 122,755 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,571 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 118,292 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 118,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 115,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 113,652 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 113,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 111,917 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 109,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,488 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 102,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brakes pull slightly to the left

steering has tight spot not excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2011 102,845 miles

brakes pull slightly to the left

steering has tight spot not excessive

Pass 2 Feb 2007 94,189 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 89,778 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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C960 JHL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C960 JHL, 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 C960 JHL registered?

C960 JHL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 1985.

Is C960 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C960 JHL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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