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C95 WBJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,280 mi
Last recorded60,280 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC95 WBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,280 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength PANARD ARM FIXING BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST SECTION HOLED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S AND O/S REAR WING SUPPORTS CORRODED AND INSECURE

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,184 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,503 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,017 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,017 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking power steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2019 55,169 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 55,169 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all four tyres chopping out

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,076 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,256 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,721 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,260 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,260 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 42,483 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 42,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,315 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 41,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 40,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear hub seal leaking

n/s rear mudflap missing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,871 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,887 miles

underneath vehicle and chassis members and bulkhead has been undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,688 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion not to excess at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,879 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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C95 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C95 WBJ, 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 C95 WBJ registered?

C95 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1986.

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