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C317 DKN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,891 mi
Last recorded204,891 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 DKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 204,891 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ralco bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 204,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 204,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 204,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 204,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 202,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 198,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut to ofside front tyre inner wall

Fail 25 Apr 2013 198,369 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

cut to ofside front tyre inner wall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 194,709 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 191,262 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 186,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 182,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 177,266 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 172,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 168,615 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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C317 DKN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C317 DKN, 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 C317 DKN registered?

C317 DKN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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