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C975 CFG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,124 mi
Last recorded139,124 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 139,124 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber mounting corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp Light intensity obviously reduced

Pass 16 Feb 2024 138,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 137,892 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 137,892 miles

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,606 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 137,606 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe from rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 137,106 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe from rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,828 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 135,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,109 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,109 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 130,701 miles

Nearside front swivel pin bearings have slight play

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2017 130,706 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush on front of axle arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil Hub seal- gear oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine/ gear oil leaks

Front wiper blades split

Brake fluid on minimum

Nearside front swivel pin bearings have slight play

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,113 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 127,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,678 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 120,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 120,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 117,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,018 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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C975 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C975 CFG, 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 C975 CFG registered?

C975 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C975 CFG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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