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C459 WBJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,067 mi
Last recorded113,067 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC459 WBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 113,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,107 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only drivers seat fitted ()

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,099 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration lamp dim

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,962 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged but legible

N/S/F swivel joint is weeping slightly

Nearside Front tyre is perished on sidewalls and getting close to limits

Nearside Rear brake drum is damp but not leaking brake fluid

Nearside Rear tyre is close to legal limits

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

Offside Front centre tread is close to legal limits

cannot test n/s/f seat or belt as seat not fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,962 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front floor pans have been patched

offside front shock absorber cone corroding

oil leak around steering box links

rear screen missing at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,180 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perishing in tread (205/16)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 108,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perishing in tread (205/16)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,811 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,811 miles

Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 104,168 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 107,164 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 106,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 100,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 92,826 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all suspension rubbers age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no. plate cracked

general corrosion to all chassis legs

idle high

nsf inner disc slight coating of oil

Fail 28 Jan 2008 92,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all suspension rubbers age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no. plate cracked

general corrosion to all chassis legs

idle high

nsf inner disc slight coating of oil

Pass 20 May 2006 92,682 miles

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

headlight beam patterns poor

metal brake pipes corroded

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet under car conditions

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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C459 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C459 WBJ, 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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C459 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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