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C65 JFM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,041 mi
Last recorded189,041 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 JFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2014 189,041 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 186,907 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 186,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 181,574 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 181,549 miles

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

Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 178,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 175,148 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 175,148 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 171,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 169,888 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jun 2006 165,877 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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C65 JFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C65 JFM, 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 C65 JFM registered?

C65 JFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C65 JFM safe to buy?

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