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C323 TUT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

155,785 mi
Last recorded155,785 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC323 TUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 155,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,479 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 150,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber detached lower fitting missing (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 144,504 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 16 Aug 2016 144,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

oil leak engine

Pass 1 Jun 2015 139,821 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 139,784 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 138,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 138,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 132,553 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 132,553 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 128,330 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 128,211 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 123,661 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 123,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 119,695 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 119,695 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 119,510 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 119,510 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n.s.f ball joint 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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C323 TUT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 C323 TUT, 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 C323 TUT registered?

C323 TUT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C323 TUT safe to buy?

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