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C559 JGS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,819 mi
Last recorded199,819 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC559 JGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 199,819 miles

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

wiper blades slit at ends

Pass 14 Sep 2016 199,062 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 195,956 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 14 Oct 2015 195,956 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 9 Sep 2015 195,871 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 189,191 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

near side bulk head corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 189,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

near side bulk head corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 185,958 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

l p g tanks crroded

slight oil contamination around n/s/front hub

Fail 11 Sep 2013 185,958 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

l p g tanks crroded

slight oil contamination around n/s/front hub

Pass 10 Aug 2012 184,877 miles

headlamps are of differant types

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of nearside front outrigger

Fail 6 Aug 2012 184,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of nearside front outrigger

headlamps are of differant types

Pass 13 Jul 2011 182,712 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 182,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dash instrument pod and cowls detached

L P G Tank straps on drivers side detatched

Pass 29 Jun 2010 174,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 163,669 miles

Centre/rear body cross-member badly corroded.

Iterior mirror glass cracked.

Oil leak from engine area.

Oversize wheels and tyres fitted.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2009 163,664 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Centre/rear body support cross-member badly corroeded.

Engine oil leak.

Interior mirror glass cracked.

Oversize wheels/tyres fitted.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2008 153,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak stearing box

Fail 30 May 2008 153,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak stearing box

Pass 1 Jun 2007 140,347 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 140,347 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 129,422 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 129,422 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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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C559 JGS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C559 JGS, 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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C559 JGS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1986.

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