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C331 FRJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,202 mi
Last recorded105,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 FRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,202 miles

Front both hub swivel joints slight weep

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 105,179 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil contamination from axle (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil contamination from axle (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak on both front swivel joints

Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,915 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 102,915 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached under bonnet sound proofing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 102,230 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,278 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 188,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,752 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 188,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 187,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 186,050 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 186,047 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 184,151 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 184,151 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 181,895 miles

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

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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C331 FRJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C331 FRJ, 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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What year was C331 FRJ registered?

C331 FRJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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