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C307 CAS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC307 CAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,329 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,625 miles

Battery poor condition.

Bulkhead corroded near brake servo

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front brake pipes modified for brake calipers. Customer advised about modification.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,625 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed at battery (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery poor condition.

Bulkhead corroded near brake servo

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,893 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

O/S/R HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,822 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

O/S/R HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front diesel injector pipe porous but not leaking

rear silencer mounting rubber in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front diesel injector pipe porous but not leaking

rear silencer mounting rubber in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,895 miles

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

front differential rear seal leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2013 70,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front differential rear seal leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r shock absorber top sleeve corroded

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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C307 CAS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 C307 CAS, 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 C307 CAS registered?

C307 CAS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1986.

Is C307 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C307 CAS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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