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C516 GJO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,302 mi
Last recorded193,302 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC516 GJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 193,302 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 193,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 191,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 191,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure panard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play foremost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 188,204 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 187,733 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 187,726 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop lights (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn poniard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp horn (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 187,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 187,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn poniard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 184,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 176,737 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 176,118 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened rear prop u/j parking brake (3.5.1e)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure drop are clip (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger behind fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 163,863 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jun 2016 163,863 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 161,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear prop rear u/j worn

Fail 31 Jul 2015 161,283 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Jul 2014 158,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 158,559 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 152,670 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 152,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 149,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 143,947 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front brake discs scored on inner face

Pass 9 Aug 2011 143,947 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs scored on inner face

Pass 24 Jun 2010 136,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 136,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 127,292 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 127,292 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 123,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 120,157 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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C516 GJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C516 GJO, 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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C516 GJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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