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C870 JDW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,263 mi
Last recorded96,263 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 JDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,263 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,263 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure joint from steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,148 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 96,147 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,712 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 95,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported dashboard area (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C870 JDW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C870 JDW, 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 C870 JDW registered?

C870 JDW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C870 JDW safe to buy?

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