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C58 HFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

79,213 mi
Last recorded79,213 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 HFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 78,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 78,022 miles

Brake performance not tested due to major defects (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust badly corroded (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure corroded at rear loose at down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from pump [injector] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear axle onto road wheels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) leaking oil (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired out/rigger badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer floor corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust tail-pipe holed and corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 77,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded/holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + n/s/r out rigar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 77,113 miles

o/s/f position lamp dull

Fail 19 May 2017 77,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f position lamp dull

Pass 23 May 2016 76,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perishing

engine misfiring

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2015 75,487 miles

Oil leak

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

all tyres deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2015 75,487 miles

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

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2014 74,577 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 74,577 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 74,056 miles

for previous advisories see test number 728630923116

Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,050 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

chassis corroded

fuel pump damp

indicator switch worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside mirror damaged

suspect inadequate repair offside rear chassis rail

switches on steering column loose close to excessive

Pass 15 May 2012 73,508 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

chassis slightly corroded

diesel injectors damp

indicator switch worn

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 72,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 72,406 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,339 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front propshaft universal joints worn

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front propshaft universal joints worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,965 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

seepage from n/s/f hub seal

Fail 14 Mar 2008 68,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

seepage from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,438 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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C58 HFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 C58 HFJ, 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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C58 HFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1986.

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