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C237 ADU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,631 mi
Last recorded8,631 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 ADU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 8,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 8,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts tramp bar mounting bolt insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 88% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 6,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 6,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 3,704 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

intermittent fault with rear fog light switch.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 3,702 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose All four front bolts loose. (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

intermittent fault with rear fog light switch.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 2,584 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 136,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 133,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 126,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bump stops missing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 126,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bump stops missing

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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C237 ADU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C237 ADU, 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 C237 ADU registered?

C237 ADU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C237 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C237 ADU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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