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C484 JAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,013 mi
Last recorded227,013 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC484 JAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 227,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 226,971 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 226,429 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 217,693 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 217,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 162,848 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 162,843 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fluid around nearside rear brake drum

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Sep 2005 159,004 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 158,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front hub seals leaking slightly

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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C484 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C484 JAT, 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 C484 JAT registered?

C484 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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