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C327 PHG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,665 mi
Last recorded72,665 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC327 PHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 72,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,132 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,119 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,160 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,144 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe corrosion

drivers floor pan missing

n/s/f brake disk pittid on inner face

n/s/f wiperblade starting to smear

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in tread

o/s inner arch / floor pan hevaly corroded

oil leek

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering idler

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,851 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,347 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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C327 PHG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C327 PHG, 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 C327 PHG registered?

C327 PHG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C327 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C327 PHG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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