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C219 CWU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,440 mi
Last recorded108,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC219 CWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,440 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 108,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 105,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,855 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 97,855 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 904,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 904,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,644 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,767 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 187,367 miles

vehicle chassis showing singes off corrsion

Fail 3 Feb 2006 187,367 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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C219 CWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C219 CWU, 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 C219 CWU registered?

C219 CWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C219 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C219 CWU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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