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C262 OTJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,624 mi
Last recorded115,624 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 OTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,624 miles

Nearside Front Axle corroded through but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 111,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 108,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,439 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 108,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,103 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,878 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,219 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 105,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,621 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 103,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 102,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 100,741 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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C262 OTJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C262 OTJ, 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 C262 OTJ registered?

C262 OTJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C262 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C262 OTJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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