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C282 WFA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,309 mi
Last recorded86,309 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC282 WFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,309 miles

Corrosion to NSF floorpan

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 86,309 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working Both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF damper mounting turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer face of OSR chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,309 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,309 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 86,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,309 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,309 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,861 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,838 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,524 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,234 miles

o/s/r tyre getting down

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,234 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre getting down

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,270 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 84,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,015 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 83,798 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 83,794 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,021 miles

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

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 WFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WFA, 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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C282 WFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1986.

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