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C28 WVJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,785 mi
Last recorded120,785 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 WVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 120,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 120,622 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 120,622 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,224 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering box area slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2019 118,811 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 113,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 May 2014 113,779 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 May 2013 112,185 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front hub oil seal slight leak nearside

Pass 7 Jul 2012 111,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 105,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,228 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 94,224 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 91,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 91,241 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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C28 WVJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C28 WVJ, 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 C28 WVJ registered?

C28 WVJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1986.

Is C28 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C28 WVJ shows 18 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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