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C603 SJC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

16,827 mi
Last recorded16,827 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC603 SJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 16,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 15,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 15,042 miles

park brake only just met limits

reverse light inop

Pass 10 Nov 2022 14,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 13,986 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 13,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 11,602 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 11,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 9,985 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 7,691 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 7,691 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 4,396 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 1,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,298 miles

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

slight play in n\s\f steering swivel

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 92,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 98,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 95,852 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 95,852 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear axle pinion end u/j worn hand brake linkage partially siezed

Pass 29 Dec 2005 93,103 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 93,103 miles

Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C603 SJC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C603 SJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C603 SJC registered?

C603 SJC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1986.

Is C603 SJC safe to buy?

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