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C108 PNV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,756 mi
Last recorded133,756 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC108 PNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 133,756 miles

All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint all (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front steering knocking when on full lock

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% all (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear bump stop mounting rusty

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

all fuel tank mounting very rusty

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 133,756 miles

All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint all (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front steering knocking when on full lock

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% all (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear bump stop mounting rusty

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

all fuel tank mounting very rusty

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 133,684 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 127,413 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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C108 PNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C108 PNV, 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 C108 PNV registered?

C108 PNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C108 PNV safe to buy?

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