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C910 WBJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,323 mi
Last recorded77,323 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC910 WBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 77,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 76,034 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,214 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,683 miles

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

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

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,406 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Brake pipes covered in body shultz

Underneath covered in body shultz obscuring inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2018 70,406 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All four coil springs corroded

Brake pipes covered in body shultz

Underneath covered in body shultz obscuring inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,696 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,694 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,660 miles

All 4 road springs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre side walls slight cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,432 miles

play in steering box lower joint

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

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

exhaust corroded in places & leaking

nearside front suspension sphere damp

Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,325 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber cracked

slight movement both front speres

Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,294 miles

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber cracked

slight movement both front speres

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,084 miles

nearside front brake corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,867 miles

off side front tyre starting to crack & perish

slight oil leak on near side rear hub

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,949 miles

oil leakage on nearside half shaft gasket getting on tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2008 49,399 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,399 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C910 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C910 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 C910 WBJ registered?

C910 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C910 WBJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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