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C153 NNO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,413 mi
Last recorded114,413 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 NNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 114,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,600 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 111,586 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 109,268 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 109,261 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drop arm joint gaiter split

Fail 9 Jun 2011 109,250 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

drop arm joint gaiter split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 107,194 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 107,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 102,478 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 102,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 98,550 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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C153 NNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 C153 NNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C153 NNO registered?

C153 NNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C153 NNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C153 NNO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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