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C721 JMJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,763 mi
Last recorded162,763 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC721 JMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 162,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 162,760 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body insecure body torn on outrigger mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure body torn on outrigger mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver (0.1 (d))

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

Engine mounting bracket fractured both modified not welded securely (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected belt not on pump not in line (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Apr 2025 162,745 miles

Body mounting fixings missing multiple missing from front and rear. rear outriggers insecure body torn (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel tank insecure bolts not right size pulling through bracket (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver (0.1 (d))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket fractured both modified not welded securly (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox mounting bolts not big enough !

Pass 3 Jul 2023 162,215 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 162,112 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated axle seals leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of out rigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff, front diff, transfer box, engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outrigger holed

engine noisey

Pass 23 Jun 2021 161,861 miles

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, transfer box, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 161,861 miles

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, transfer box, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 160,425 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 158,217 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 158,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 158,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 158,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 157,559 miles

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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C721 JMJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C721 JMJ, 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 C721 JMJ registered?

C721 JMJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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