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C145 PUX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,079 mi
Last recorded191,079 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC145 PUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 191,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 186,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 183,756 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 180,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 177,954 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 175,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 170,210 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 170,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C145 PUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C145 PUX, 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 C145 PUX registered?

C145 PUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C145 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C145 PUX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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