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C781 TJF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,245 mi
Last recorded134,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 TJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 134,245 miles

Nearside Rear AXLE OIL SEAL LEAKING

Fail 24 May 2023 134,227 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,392 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 130,653 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,646 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,646 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 130,646 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 120,547 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes coverd in oil

Fail 16 Jul 2009 120,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes coverd in oil

Fail 7 Aug 2008 120,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 120,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 117,784 miles

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside front chrome swivel ball has a slight leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2006 113,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f sphere seal leaking slightly

o/s/r axle leaking oil (brake performance good)

slight play in steerig damper at o/s

Pass 23 Feb 2006 110,046 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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C781 TJF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C781 TJF, 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 C781 TJF registered?

C781 TJF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C781 TJF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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