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C998 LOJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC998 LOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 141,397 miles

Steering box has slight seepage.

Fail 12 Feb 2026 141,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has slight seepage.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 140,325 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 140,325 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (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))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 140,112 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 140,112 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 138,542 miles

towbar drop plate has no forward / diagonal brace bars

Fail 26 Aug 2022 138,542 miles

Driver's door catch insecure door wont latch closed (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak "Y" piece to centre silencer joint loose and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose inertia reel loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to axle bush disintegrated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side step loose and bent

towbar drop plate has no forward / diagonal brace bars

Pass 10 Sep 2021 134,741 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 134,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 133,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 130,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 129,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 126,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 125,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 119,028 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 118,989 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 116,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 114,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 110,969 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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C998 LOJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C998 LOJ, 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 C998 LOJ registered?

C998 LOJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C998 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C998 LOJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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