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C564 JHG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,917 mi
Last recorded92,917 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC564 JHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,917 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,162 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively gear box end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,724 miles

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides bulkhead below windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,435 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis member

slight play in steering idler joint

Fail 19 Oct 2016 90,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis member

slight play in steering idler joint

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,318 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,095 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,093 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 82,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,084 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 82,093 miles

Oil leak

signs of previous repairs to chassis carried out

Pass 13 May 2006 93,124 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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C564 JHG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C564 JHG, 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 C564 JHG registered?

C564 JHG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.

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