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C305 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,472 mi
Last recorded208,472 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC305 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 208,472 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 207,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 205,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 203,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 202,346 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 202,346 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 199,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 199,786 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 199,775 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 197,598 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 194,780 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 193,671 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 190,690 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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C305 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C305 CTR, 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 C305 CTR registered?

C305 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C305 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C305 CTR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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