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C671 MUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,699 mi
Last recorded119,699 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC671 MUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 119,699 miles

slight seepage of oil from the transfer box

Fail 31 Jan 2026 119,699 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

slight seepage of oil from the transfer box

Pass 31 Dec 2024 117,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,382 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,226 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,803 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs showing light corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 112,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 112,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 112,652 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

centre and rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 11 May 2016 112,334 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,117 miles

All four road tyres have small splits in tread pattern.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 112,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,778 miles

All four road tyres have small splits in tread patterns.

Pass 4 May 2012 111,429 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 111,423 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,313 miles

Slight play in o/s top swivel joint.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 111,074 miles

o/s/f suspension bush starting to wear. o/s/r wheel bearing very slighly rough.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,863 miles

Very slight play in steering drop link end

Pass 1 May 2008 110,348 miles

Slight play found in o/s/f top swivel

Pass 26 Apr 2007 109,255 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 109,158 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear prop shaft front u/j has slight play in

Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,077 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 106,604 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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C671 MUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C671 MUJ, 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 C671 MUJ registered?

C671 MUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C671 MUJ safe to buy?

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