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C96 TJK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,209 mi
Last recorded165,209 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC96 TJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 165,209 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering bob drop arm ball joint

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Dec 2020 160,453 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member weak & but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 157,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 157,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bumper mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 153,375 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 153,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,401 miles

gearbox oil leak

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 139,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 135,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f front hub slight leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 130,504 miles

handbrake performance only just meets required standard

Pass 4 Aug 2012 127,377 miles

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

both front hubs slight seepage of oil

Pass 17 Aug 2011 125,975 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 125,971 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 122,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 118,986 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak offside swivil

slight corrosion rear cross member

slight play nearside top swivil

Pass 16 Aug 2008 117,900 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front propshaft missing

offside rear bump stop missing

steering box leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2007 114,390 miles

Nearside rear tye perished.

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

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Offside tractor joint weeping.

Wiper mechanism showing signs of wear.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 110,900 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 110,887 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 105,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C96 TJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C96 TJK, 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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C96 TJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 1986.

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