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C914 OJM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,175 mi
Last recorded186,175 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC914 OJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 186,175 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame gaiter perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 183,229 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 180,191 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 177,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 174,875 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 174,836 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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C914 OJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C914 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C914 OJM registered?

C914 OJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C914 OJM safe to buy?

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