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C947 GTA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

103,221 mi
Last recorded103,221 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 GTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 103,221 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,301 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 101,889 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,767 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,420 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 101,257 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 101,146 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,927 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,818 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 100,816 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,739 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 100,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,775 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,570 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,844 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 97,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 96,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,574 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 94,198 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 93,316 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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C947 GTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C947 GTA, 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 C947 GTA registered?

C947 GTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is C947 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C947 GTA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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