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C135 RAP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,048 mi
Last recorded131,048 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC135 RAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,048 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 131,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 114,805 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 rods (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 111,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 108,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 103,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 100,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 93,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 90,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 77,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 66,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2008 46,450 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,510 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 25,952 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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C135 RAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C135 RAP, 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 C135 RAP registered?

C135 RAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C135 RAP safe to buy?

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