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C112 GCV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,994 mi
Last recorded132,994 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC112 GCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 132,994 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight Play in Front Universal Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General Corrosion Evident Various Area's of Chassis Consistent with Vehicle Age

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre Support Section

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper 'A' Frame Ball Joint Dust Cap Deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2023 132,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis box Section Front of Trailing Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre Support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine Bay (4.11 (a) (i))

General Corrosion Evident Various Area's of Chassis Consistent with Vehicle Age

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre Support Section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

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

Rear Upper 'A' Frame Ball Joint Dust Cap Deteriorating

Slight Leak from Both Front Hubs

Pass 21 Nov 2020 132,127 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine Bay Area (4.11 (a) (i))

General Corrosion Evident Various Area's of Chassis Consistent with Vehicle Age

Offside Front Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Fail 20 Nov 2020 132,122 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine Bay Area (4.11 (a) (i))

General Corrosion Evident Various Area's of Chassis Consistent with Vehicle Age

Offside Front Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2019 131,806 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tub mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tub mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 131,803 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar coupling too weak (6.1.6 (h))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leak

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front tub mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub seal leak

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front tub mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 131,762 miles

Front under bonnet wiring suggest insulated to prevent shorting

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear anti roll bar appears to be missing, unclear if fitted as standard

Fail 10 Jun 2016 131,762 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear anti roll bar appears to be missing, unclear if fitted as standard

Pass 10 Jan 2015 130,482 miles

panel under drivers seat corroded

plastic pipe loose

Fail 3 Jan 2015 130,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

panel under drivers seat corroded

plastic pipe loose

Pass 30 Jan 2013 128,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight oil leaks from front hubs, front diff, gearbox & engine

Fail 28 Jan 2013 128,923 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight oil leaks from front hubs, front diff, gearbox & engine

Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,680 miles

Both front trailing arm forward bushes debonding

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine mounts deteriorated

Exhaust system corroding in various places

Front propshaft rear and front uj has slight play

Front wiperblades split

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside front tyre perishing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 4 Feb 2011 115,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,414 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 112,682 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 106,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 103,418 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 99,440 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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C112 GCV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C112 GCV, 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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C112 GCV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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