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C2 JAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,815 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,076 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,545 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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C2 JAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C2 JAO, 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

How do I check the history of C2 JAO?

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What year was C2 JAO registered?

C2 JAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C2 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 JAO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C2 JAO have outstanding finance?

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