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C83 HFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,618 mi
Last recorded123,618 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 HFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 123,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor blow at down pipe at the manifold join

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside lower sections of bulk head/ foot well areas have corrosion but not considered excessive

Nearside rear chassis repairs have been under sealed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear 'A' frame suspension ball joint dust cover badly split

Transfer box has minor oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,852 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,708 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,303 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint centre axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 117,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint centre axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,558 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 115,558 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 115,558 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 115,558 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 115,558 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 115,558 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 115,558 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 115,558 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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C83 HFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C83 HFJ, 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 C83 HFJ registered?

C83 HFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C83 HFJ safe to buy?

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