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C251 BYJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

219,851 mi
Last recorded219,851 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 BYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 219,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 219,154 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 219,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 216,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 17 Mar 2016 213,374 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s to axle (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play and lower under bonnet (2.1.5)

rear x member corroded but tow bar not fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 213,342 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (5.3.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (5.3.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s to axle (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play and lower under bonnet (2.1.5)

rear x member corroded but tow bar not fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 213,313 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Crossmember (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear OS And NS Chassis (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS Headlamp Cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2015 207,822 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 14 Jan 2015 207,815 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 204,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 204,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 197,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play In Front Steering Arm Ends

Fail 21 Dec 2012 197,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play In Front Steering Arm Ends

Pass 28 Dec 2011 192,082 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 192,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 178,023 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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C251 BYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C251 BYJ, 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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C251 BYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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