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C963 JET

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,877 mi
Last recorded103,877 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC963 JET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel slight misting oil

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel slight misting oil

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,595 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 99,590 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head near side and off side (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,594 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 99,590 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,590 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

offside front outrigger corroded, not affecting structure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,590 miles

front swivels weeping

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,590 miles

front outer swivels weeping grease

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,247 miles

front swivels weeping slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,333 miles

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,635 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 104,625 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Chassis and underbody covered in underseal

Exhaust back section not fitted

Offside front seat belt fraying slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack joints

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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C963 JET 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 81.3%.

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 C963 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C963 JET registered?

C963 JET is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C963 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C963 JET shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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