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C223 EUW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,416 mi
Last recorded238,416 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 EUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 238,416 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 238,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 224,118 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

diff leaking

engine oil leaking at rocker cover

transfer box oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016 224,118 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

diff leaking

engine oil leaking at rocker cover

transfer box oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 214,302 miles

front coil springs corroded

osf seatbelt frayed

rear coil springs corroded

rear diff leaking

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 214,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front coil springs corroded

osf seatbelt frayed

rear coil springs corroded

rear diff leaking

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 212,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 212,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 208,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 208,676 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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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C223 EUW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C223 EUW, 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 C223 EUW registered?

C223 EUW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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