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C83 SYJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,894 mi
Last recorded86,894 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 SYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,894 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,778 miles

Front auxllary belts in require attention

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member starting to corrode in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,598 miles

aux drive belts require attention

nearside rear sidelight unit starting to fade

offside rear tyre valve perished

panard rod bush worn

rear crossmember starting to corrode in places

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at/from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 86,356 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at/from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,859 miles

o/s rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,559 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,819 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

front panard bushes poor

Fail 5 Dec 2009 83,804 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear shockabsorber top bushes worn

Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,678 miles

brake pedal feels spungy

side play at steering wheel close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2006 80,885 miles

foot brake spungy

oil showing at power steering box

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 SYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C83 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

C83 SYJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C83 SYJ safe to buy?

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