MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust mount
Exhaust system corroded
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/s/f Brake Slight bind
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Viscous Fan in op and noisy
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
O/s/f door check strap broken
Rear Bump Stops missing
front number plate damaged
slight movement in o/s/f hub and some p[lay also in bearing
slight wear to front discs
steering column side movement advise investigating
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate damaged
slight movement in o/s/f hub and some p[lay also in bearing
slight wear to front discs
steering column side movement advise investigating
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front brake discs worn
front lower shock absorber bushes worn
various parts of chassis has corrossion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
front bottom shock bushes have slight wear
o/s/r back plate damp but brake working ok
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
front bottom shock bushes have slight wear
o/s/r back plate damp but brake working ok
Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C97 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C97 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 C97 WBJ registered?
C97 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.
Is C97 WBJ safe to buy?
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