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C907 OJM

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,551 mi
Last recorded141,551 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC907 OJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 141,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 140,735 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 140,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,887 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hub seals slightly leacking

o/s/rear wheel rusty needs replaceing

Fail 28 Jul 2017 139,887 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hub seals slightly leacking

o/s/rear wheel rusty needs replaceing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 138,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 138,159 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 138,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,130 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 137,127 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 136,031 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011
Fail 15 Jun 2011 126,563 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 119,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 119,209 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C907 OJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 C907 OJM, 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 C907 OJM registered?

C907 OJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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