MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,044 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C486 GSJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C486 GSJ, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C486 GSJ?
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What year was C486 GSJ registered?
C486 GSJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1985.
Is C486 GSJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C486 GSJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C486 GSJ have outstanding finance?
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