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C16 AKO

1987 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,072 mi
Last recorded112,072 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 AKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 112,072 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main rail holed (x2) underneath and on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body tub braces x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,707 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 111,706 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater on wing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater on wing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,665 miles

Both front wheels have sight play

Offside Front diff seal leaking slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wheels have sight play

Offside Front diff seal leaking slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2014 100,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,608 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 169,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 165,781 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 162,554 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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C16 AKO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 C16 AKO, 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 39 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 C16 AKO registered?

C16 AKO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1987.

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