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C306 MEJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC306 MEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 92,375 miles

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,524 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 91,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,369 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,939 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 87,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2016 82,986 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

O/S front bulkhead corroded.

Oil leak ()

Seat covers in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,749 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seats deteriorated.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

N/S foot well corroded and holed.

N/S rear body mount deteriorated.

O/S bulkhead corroded and holed.

Underside of vehicle has been waste oil protected.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,498 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bulkhead corroded

chassis and crossmembers corroded but heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

seating deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,491 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bulkhead corroded

chassis and crossmembers corroded but heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

seating deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,543 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 81,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 81,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,069 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 77,090 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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C306 MEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C306 MEJ, 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 C306 MEJ registered?

C306 MEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1986.

Is C306 MEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C306 MEJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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