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C263 OTJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,704 mi
Last recorded94,704 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC263 OTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 94,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,738 miles

Corrosion on doors/frames

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 10 May 2009 173,800 miles

sill floor chassi all brake pipes metal fatige through out advise to wax oil

Fail 6 May 2009 173,800 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 171,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust ADVISE TO CLEAN AND RE INSPECT THEN WAX OIL

Pass 15 May 2007 167,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 166,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2006 162,797 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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C263 OTJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C263 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C263 OTJ registered?

C263 OTJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C263 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C263 OTJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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