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C746 JEP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,900 mi
Last recorded163,900 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC746 JEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 163,900 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 163,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 160,843 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 160,843 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 156,292 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank appears damp and showing some corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2010 156,292 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank appears damp and showing some corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 148,025 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 148,024 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 142,183 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 124,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 139,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 139,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 137,794 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 137,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed 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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C746 JEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C746 JEP, 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 C746 JEP registered?

C746 JEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1986.

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