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C960 JBR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,885 mi
Last recorded195,885 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 JBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 195,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 195,519 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 195,519 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 192,833 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 192,790 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

secondary lock missing

Fail 29 Jan 2016 192,770 miles

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

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

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure resulting in fouling on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure resulting in fouling on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Rear ball joint nut locking device missing (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Inadequately bolted to the floor (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure By front prop (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose Rear ball joint nut locking device missing (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Inadequately bolted to the floor (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Play in rear prop shaft front uj

Bonnet stay bracket insecure

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush Offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted to manufacture specs

Speedo fluctuates

Wipers do not work on fast speed

Pass 6 Jan 2015 189,746 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 183,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offide high level accessorie brake light inop

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 183,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offide high level accessorie brake light inop

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 181,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis covered by underseal

o/s steering track control arm has slight play in bush

slight play in o/s front lower shock absorber bush

Fail 15 Jan 2013 181,179 miles

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis covered by underseal

o/s mirror cracked

o/s steering track control arm has slight play in bush

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

slight play in o/s front lower shock absorber bush

Pass 7 Jan 2012 179,857 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front swivel pin housing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 176,819 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 176,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 169,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassie corroding

front brake discs in poor condition

greese around front hubs

offside rear bump stops missing

oil leaks

Fail 23 Nov 2009 169,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassie corroding

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

greese around front hubs

offside rear bump stops missing

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2008 162,268 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 162,266 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

front wheels close to suspension on lock

nearside chassis damaged

offside front hub sill leaking

oil leak

play in front tie bar bushes

play in steering joints

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle oily

Pass 30 Nov 2007 156,191 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 156,188 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear chassises by cross member corroded

dampness around steering box

freeplay at steering wheel

front brake pads worn low

front hubs seals leaking

front shock absorber mounting bushes worn

nearside chassis damaged

offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn

oil leak

play in front hubs

Pass 27 Nov 2006 147,971 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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C960 JBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C960 JBR, 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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C960 JBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.

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