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C256 BYJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC256 BYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 58,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 57,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 57,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 56,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,420 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 52,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2014 52,212 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,177 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front axle swivel seal leaking.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C256 BYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C256 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C256 BYJ registered?

C256 BYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C256 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C256 BYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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