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C949 JET

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,005 mi
Last recorded161,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC949 JET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 161,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 160,100 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 160,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 159,890 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 159,884 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced NOT WORKING (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking LIFT PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,095 miles

All under vehicle is undersealed/oiled

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 159,089 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

All under vehicle is undersealed/oiled

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 157,535 miles

Underneath of vehicle sprayed with engine oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 155,564 miles

Cross ply tyres fitted to front and radial on rear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underneath of vehicle sprayed with engine oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 155,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Cross ply tyres fitted to front and radial on rear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underneath of vehicle sprayed with engine oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2011 155,450 miles

crossply tyres fitted to front and radial on rear

underneath of vehicle sprayed with engine oil

Fail 26 Aug 2011 155,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

crossply tyres fitted to front and radial on rear

underneath of vehicle sprayed with engine oil

Pass 25 Aug 2010 155,368 miles

slight leak on rear exhaust

slight play in centre rear hardy splicer

Pass 27 Aug 2009 155,280 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracked.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 154,909 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 154,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 154,689 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 154,686 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 153,844 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded but not excessive.

rear fog light slightly discoloured.

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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C949 JET is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel 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 C949 JET, 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 C949 JET registered?

C949 JET is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C949 JET shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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