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C180 CST

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,956 mi
Last recorded167,956 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 CST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 167,956 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leaks front hubs

Pass 26 Oct 2020 167,797 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

leak at gearbox

leak at rear diff

o/s/f and n/s/f tractor units leaking

o/s/f brake disc has corrosion

slight play n/s/f hub

Fail 14 Oct 2020 167,767 miles

Brake performance not tested because of prop shaft in dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

leak at gearbox

leak at rear diff

o/s/f and n/s/f tractor units leaking

o/s/f brake disc has corrosion

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 10 Oct 2019 167,592 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Underside of vehicle undersealed including some brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2018 167,281 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion

both front tractor units leaking slightly

slight leak at rear diff

slight leak from gearbox

slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f hubs

Fail 27 Sep 2018 167,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at callipler (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative faulty (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front brake discs have corrosion

both front tractor units leaking slightly

slight leak at rear diff

slight leak from gearbox

slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f hubs

Pass 26 Sep 2017 166,980 miles

brake pipe at n/s/f calliper has corrosion

brake pipe at o/s/f calliper has corrosion

brake pipe at o/s/r wheel cylinder has corrosion

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2017 166,980 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipe at n/s/f calliper has corrosion

brake pipe at o/s/f calliper has corrosion

brake pipe at o/s/r wheel cylinder has corrosion

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 166,682 miles

engine oil leaks

slight leak at steering box

some brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 27 Sep 2016 166,682 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

engine oil leaks

slight leak at steering box

some brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2015 165,948 miles

Nearside blade torn slightly

brake pipe behind o/s/f suspension turret corroded

brake pipes covered in underseal

oil leak at gearbox

seat belt catch cover missing

signs of leakage at steering box

Fail 23 Sep 2015 165,948 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside blade torn slightly

brake pipe behind o/s/f suspension turret corroded

brake pipes covered in underseal

oil leak at gearbox

seat belt catch cover missing

signs of leakage at steering box

Fail 29 Sep 2014 165,211 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 165,211 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 162,597 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 162,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 154,388 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 147,375 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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C180 CST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C180 CST, 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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C180 CST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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