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C962 JAT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC962 JAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker mounting slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker mounting slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top hub bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator tell tale light inop

Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,870 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,734 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,529 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 98,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 98,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,918 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,675 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 95,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,084 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 94,434 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 93,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 92,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 91,217 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 90,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,352 miles

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

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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C962 JAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C962 JAT, 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 C962 JAT registered?

C962 JAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C962 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C962 JAT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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