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C959 WVJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,851 mi
Last recorded125,851 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC959 WVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 125,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,537 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 124,051 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,435 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 108,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 120,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 117,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 115,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 113,855 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 113,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 112,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 110,964 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C959 WVJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C959 WVJ, 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 C959 WVJ registered?

C959 WVJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C959 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C959 WVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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