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C803 FFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,680 mi
Last recorded120,680 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC803 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,680 miles

both doors inner frames rusty

bulk head rusty but not in important areas

exhaust fouling body

n/s/f tyre close to limit and perished

n/s/r coil spring mount on chassis rusty

n/s/r tyre close to limit and perished

o/s/f tyre perished

pas box damp

rear axle top ball joint slight play

rear x member repaired

Fail 12 Jun 2017 120,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both doors inner frames rusty

bulk head rusty but not in important areas

exhaust fouling body

n/s/f tyre close to limit and perished

n/s/r coil spring mount on chassis rusty

n/s/r tyre close to limit and perished

o/s/f tyre perished

pas box damp

rear axle top ball joint slight play

rear x member repaired

Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,208 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 119,096 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steeringbox (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,313 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,505 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,904 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 107,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 105,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 103,201 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 103,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 100,535 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 99,145 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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C803 FFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C803 FFJ, 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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C803 FFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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