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C29 DUM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,379 mi
Last recorded10,379 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 DUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 10,379 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Off side footwell corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 103,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 103,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 10,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 10,379 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 10,379 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 10,379 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front propshaft dust cover split

slight corrosion on offside door step mounting

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 25 Jun 2010 10,379 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2008 10,027 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 6,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

ns track rod end gaitor split

power steering box damp

power steering pump damp

steering - front bub 'balls' leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2006 6,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

ns track rod end gaitor split

power steering box damp

power steering pump damp

steering - front hub 'balls' leaking

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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C29 DUM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C29 DUM, 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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C29 DUM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1986.

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