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C899 WBJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

252,529 mi
Last recorded252,529 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC899 WBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 252,529 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL DUST COVERS ARE DETERIORATING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 252,136 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 248,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 243,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 243,463 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 242,741 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 241,889 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 240,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 240,805 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 239,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r bump stop missing two propshaft u/J COUPLINGS WORN FREEPLAY

Fail 16 Oct 2013 239,208 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r bump stop missing two propshaft u/J COUPLINGS WORN FREEPLAY

Pass 11 Oct 2012 238,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

small oil leaks on engine poss/ fuel as well

Pass 20 Oct 2011 238,095 miles

O/S rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2010 235,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 235,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 233,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 233,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 232,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 230,728 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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C899 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C899 WBJ, 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 C899 WBJ registered?

C899 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C899 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C899 WBJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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