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C737 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

251,847 mi
Last recorded251,847 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC737 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 251,847 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2025 246,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 238,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 238,820 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 236,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 236,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2023 236,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 233,342 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 230,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 228,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper trunion worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 226,114 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 222,284 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 217,438 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 213,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 209,977 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 207,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 207,378 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 205,365 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 9 Feb 2011 203,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 201,614 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,006 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 100,005 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 194,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 184,374 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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C737 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C737 PUJ, 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 C737 PUJ registered?

C737 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C737 PUJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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