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C282 OVW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

62 mi
Last recorded62 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC282 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 62 miles

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

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

Oil leak transfer box area ()

Oil leak various engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 62 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak transfer box area ()

Oil leak various engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers side (5.2.2a)

rear cross member is corroded

signs of a fluid leak in the area of the fuel sedimentor

Fail 11 May 2016 13,078 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped drivers side (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers side (5.2.2a)

corrosion around rear crossmember

signs of leak around the fuel sedimentor

Pass 28 May 2015 10,016 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 9,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 2,408 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 2,264 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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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C282 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C282 OVW, 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 C282 OVW registered?

C282 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C282 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C282 OVW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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