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C115 FUD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,143 mi
Last recorded70,143 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 FUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,651 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,344 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 69,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking brake cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above chassis connection (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,880 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,804 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front o/s and n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

underside corroded all areas

underside has some underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak rear axle ()

coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front o/s and n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

underside corroded all areas

underside has some underseal

Pass 12 May 2016 66,662 miles

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

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

underside has corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,598 miles

Oil leak

front steering damper rubbers cracking

slight misting of oil around steering box

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,650 miles

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes at calipers slight corrosion

slight misting of oil from s/box

various body corrosion in areas

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,824 miles

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,911 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,870 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 54,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,482 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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C115 FUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C115 FUD, 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 C115 FUD registered?

C115 FUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C115 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C115 FUD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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