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C320 EWR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

216,421 mi
Last recorded216,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC320 EWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 216,421 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 216,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 214,775 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (muck guard) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 214,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on drag link from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (muck guard) (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak rear axle casing ()

rear propshaft uj has excessive play

Pass 31 Mar 2017 212,035 miles

Nearside Front swivel houseing leaking

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight oil leak n/s/r hub oil seal

Fail 31 Mar 2017 212,035 miles

Nearside Front swivel houseing leaking

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak n/s/r hub oil seal

Pass 22 Mar 2016 205,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 200,048 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 200,942 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 189,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil seapage n/s swivel houseing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 189,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil seapage n/s swivel houseing

Fail 5 Jun 2012 108,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 108,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 176,335 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 176,244 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 165,222 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 165,175 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 150,426 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 150,426 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 139,361 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 139,306 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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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C320 EWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 C320 EWR, 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 C320 EWR registered?

C320 EWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C320 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C320 EWR shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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