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C945 BJT

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

235,487 mi
Last recorded235,487 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 BJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 235,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 235,479 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 229,554 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 221,306 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 221,298 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 218,457 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 215,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 215,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 214,722 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 213,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 212,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 211,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 210,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 209,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 208,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 206,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 204,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 203,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 201,618 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C945 BJT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C945 BJT, 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 C945 BJT registered?

C945 BJT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1986.

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