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C169 NNO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

237,130 mi
Last recorded237,130 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 NNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 237,130 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 237,130 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 233,344 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 232,581 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 232,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 231,545 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 231,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 229,961 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 229,961 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 228,760 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 228,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 227,600 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 227,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 226,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 224,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 223,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 220,831 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 218,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 218,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 215,804 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 215,801 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 211,940 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 211,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 207,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 202,753 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 196,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steerind damper bush starting to wear

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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C169 NNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C169 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.

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What year was C169 NNO registered?

C169 NNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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