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C953 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,320 mi
Last recorded232,320 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC953 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 232,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 231,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 230,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 230,365 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2021 229,792 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 229,278 miles

Slight oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 21 Sep 2019 228,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 228,701 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 227,411 miles

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

n/s/f seat missing time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2018 227,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f & o/s/f h/l aim low (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

n/s/f seat missing time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2015 218,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 191,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 191,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 175,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 173,326 miles

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

slight seapage of steering fluid around steering box

Fail 2 Feb 2008 173,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 171,460 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 171,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 171,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 168,944 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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C953 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C953 PUJ, 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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C953 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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