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C304 JHE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

264,453 mi
Last recorded264,453 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC304 JHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 264,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Handbrake tight to apply

Indicator and main beam stalk slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle body

Slight pull to Nearside when braking heavy

Vehicle modified

Pass 31 Oct 2014 264,453 miles

Handbrake tight to apply

Indicator and main beam stalk slight play

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle body

Slight pull to Nearside when braking heavy

Vehicle modified

Pass 2 Sep 2013 263,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 263,427 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 263,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 262,739 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 262,739 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 262,387 miles

Front body damaged

Handbrake warning light not working

Muddy condition

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Rear bump stops missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 262,387 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front body damaged

Handbrake warning light not working

Muddy condition

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Jul 2009 262,145 miles

Front brakes hoses slightly stretched when suspension dropped right down and on a steering lock

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2009 262,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brakes hoses slightly stretched when suspension dropped right down and on a steering lock

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 24 May 2008 261,857 miles

horn sounds poor

slight play and leak at front diff pinion seal

Pass 9 Jun 2007 261,537 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 261,534 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear brake disc worn

rear exhaust mount poor

rear floor braces corroded

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing and swivel pins

start of corrosion at front cross member

Pass 2 Jun 2006 260,125 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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C304 JHE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C304 JHE, 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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C304 JHE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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