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C295 HSE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,723 mi
Last recorded186,723 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC295 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 186,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 183,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 180,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 176,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 171,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 167,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 167,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 164,164 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 159,911 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 159,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 156,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 152,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 148,373 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 144,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 141,098 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2009 137,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 133,170 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 133,162 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 128,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 124,354 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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C295 HSE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C295 HSE, 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 C295 HSE registered?

C295 HSE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1986.

Is C295 HSE safe to buy?

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