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C780 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,577 mi
Last recorded160,577 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC780 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 160,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 159,758 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,231 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 157,079 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 153,955 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 146,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 145,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 145,521 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 145,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,498 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 144,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 143,094 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,986 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 140,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 125,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 122,752 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 122,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 115,776 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C780 PUJ?

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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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