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C207 KAR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,242 mi
Last recorded213,242 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC207 KAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 213,242 miles

Front indicators becoming 'white'

Nearside Front steering damper showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Apr 2014 213,006 miles

front indicator lamps becoming worn ( turning white )

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 212,226 miles

end bushes on front steering damper becoming worn

fog light switch becoming worn

front indicator lens covers 'fading'

o/s rear tyre wearing near limit

Pass 27 Apr 2012 211,545 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

n/s rear brake binding slightly

steel brake pipes alround becoming corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 211,545 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

n/s rear brake binding slightly

steel brake pipes alround becoming corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 210,364 miles

front indicators fading to 'white'

front steering damper end bushes becoming worn

inner n/s + o/s front brake pads near limit

lower section of n/s + o/s front seat belt webbing becoming damaged,shut in doors

Pass 30 Apr 2010 208,648 miles

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

tow bar removed

Fail 27 Apr 2010 208,642 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s sphere leaking oil+clutch anti slip pad missing+hand brake little reserve travel left

Pass 28 Apr 2009 207,707 miles

handbrake lever movement becoming excessive

signs of slight leak from PAS pump

steel brake pipe across rear axle becoming corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2009 207,707 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake lever movement becoming excessive

signs of slight leak from PAS pump

steel brake pipe across rear axle becoming corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 206,593 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes to rear and across rear axle corroding

fan belt worn

front steering damper,end bush perishing

hazard light switch becoming insecure

signs of leak from steering box

some corrossion in n/s front footwell

Pass 24 Apr 2007 204,872 miles

001 signs of seatbelt damage ( shut in door catches ) † †002 h/brake lever travel becoming excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2006 203,103 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 203,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1)wiper switch becoming insecure †2)handrake near end of travel †3)n/s f tyre has small incision to inner side wall †4)rear steel brake pipes,corroding

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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C207 KAR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C207 KAR, 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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C207 KAR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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