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C477 RJR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC477 RJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,145 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

milage error previous mot

play in front steering idlers

Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,592 miles

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in front joints

Fail 17 Mar 2020 110,575 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in front joints

Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,301 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

front shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & front to rears badly corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,414 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 104,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,289 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 100,725 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe & o/s/f brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 5 Dec 2011 98,958 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,338 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,472 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 86,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 78,657 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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C477 RJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C477 RJR, 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 C477 RJR registered?

C477 RJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C477 RJR safe to buy?

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