MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,577 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r upper stablizer bar has slight play in a bush
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r upper stablizer bar has slight play in a bush
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all four coil springs corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all four coil springs corroded
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Both front wiper blades split and perished
Underneath of vehicle rusty and shailing
Light blue engine smoke †
Slight fraying on drivers seat belt webbing
slight undulation in tyre side walls
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C780 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 C780 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.
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What year was C780 PUJ registered?
C780 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C780 PUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C780 PUJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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