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C151 GJO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 GJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2012 99,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,995 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 100,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 100,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 100,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 100,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 93,922 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 81,186 miles

drop arm ball joint slight play †n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

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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C151 GJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C151 GJO, 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 C151 GJO registered?

C151 GJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C151 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C151 GJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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