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C14 JOF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,142 mi
Last recorded84,142 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 JOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,142 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside/offside (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside/offside (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 84,142 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside/offside (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside/offside (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2024 83,991 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,933 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside /offside (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside /Offside (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 83,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front chassis leg corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,302 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,718 miles

slight play in steering uj

Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,448 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,646 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,456 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,456 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,456 miles

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,456 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,456 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE CORRODING BADLY AND LEAKING,JUST PASSING

FUEL TANK CORRODING

O/S/R FOOTBRAKE EFFORT BECOMING LOW

REAR OF CHASSIS CORRODING WITHIN 30CM OF TOWBAR MOUNTING

REAR ROW OF SIDE FACING REAR SEATS FOLDED UP AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,442 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BADLY CORRODED AND LEAKING WHERE IT JOINS THE CENTRE SILENCER

N/S/R SIDE FACING SEAT,BELT WEBBING DAMAGED

TOP CLIP ON FUEL FILLER HOSE BADLY CORRODED

Fail 29 Nov 2008 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BADLY CORRODED AND LEAKING WHERE IT JOINS THE CENTRE SILENCER

N/S/R SIDE FACING SEAT,BELT WEBBING DAMAGED

TOP CLIP ON FUEL FILLER HOSE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 29 Aug 2006 76,464 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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C14 JOF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C14 JOF, 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 40 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 C14 JOF registered?

C14 JOF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C14 JOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 JOF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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