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C259 NNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

223,241 mi
Last recorded223,241 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 NNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 223,241 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 223,241 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns off when main beam is on (1.3.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 223,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2015 223,235 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 223,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust hitting chassis

Fail 8 Oct 2013 223,235 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust hitting chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2012 223,235 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside front floor corroded

Nearside rear outrigger / crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 223,235 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside front floor corroded

Nearside rear outrigger / crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 223,235 miles

Dampness around steering box, but no obvious leak

Front seats flex on their mountings

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Slight weap from nearside front hub seal

Fail 28 Jun 2011 223,235 miles

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

Dampness around steering box, but no obvious leak

Front seats flex on their mountings

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Slight weap from nearside front hub seal

Fail 24 Jun 2010 222,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 222,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 220,965 miles

rear emergency tow ball fitted but not used.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 215,792 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 212,503 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 212,500 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2006 210,558 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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C259 NNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C259 NNT, 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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C259 NNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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