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C343 VJF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,897 mi
Last recorded155,897 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC343 VJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 155,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective central rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 27 May 2026 155,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective central rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2026 155,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing steering box drop arm ball joint has no cover on it (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear number plate lamp working but very dim

slight leak on both front hub seals

Pass 6 May 2025 155,119 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 155,106 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 153,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 152,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 151,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 143,081 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 140,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 137,578 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 137,553 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 129,460 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 126,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 153,571 miles

o/s/f out rigger starting to corrode

Fail 16 Oct 2008 153,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f out rigger starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2007 152,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 150,696 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 150,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C343 VJF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C343 VJF, 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 C343 VJF registered?

C343 VJF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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