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Q128JWW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ128JWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 121,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 120,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 120,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 119,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 119,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 118,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,441 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,302 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,082 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,166 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,420 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 106,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,631 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 103,680 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 103,680 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 102,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 98,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 93,386 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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Q128JWW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Q128JWW, 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 Q128JWW registered?

Q128JWW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 1985.

Is Q128JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q128JWW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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