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C454 TJK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,420 mi
Last recorded161,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC454 TJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 161,420 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 161,420 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis has heavy corrosion but not with in 30cm of prescibed area

rear exhaust mount worn

steering damper bush`s very worn

Pass 24 Jan 2009 161,420 miles

aftermarket turbo fitted

diesel injection pump possibly showing slight fuel leak (damp)

offside rear bump-stop missing

propshaft UJ worn

rear exhaust mounting loose

vehicle model type details incorrect (vt40)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 161,420 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear bump-stop missing

propshaft UJ worn

rear exhaust mounting loose

diesel injection pump possibly showing slight fuel leak (damp)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 159,700 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 158,003 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 157,958 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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C454 TJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C454 TJK, 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 C454 TJK registered?

C454 TJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 1986.

Is C454 TJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C454 TJK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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