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C275 ADU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC275 ADU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,426 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,425 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,423 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mount area /cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,174 miles

Genaral corrosion to chassis front and rear

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 88,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Genaral corrosion to chassis front and rear

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,834 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,327 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 87,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,552 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 85,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

water leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,609 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,609 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,266 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,312 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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C275 ADU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C275 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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C275 ADU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1986.

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