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C329 FKX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC329 FKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

engine fan cowling cover top support mounting broken.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,454 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

engine fan cowling cover top support mounting broken.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,587 miles

Battery warning lamp on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside outer body mounting bracket corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

reverse lamp not working

slight mist of oil from offside front tractor joint

Fail 17 Sep 2012 41,587 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery warning lamp on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside outer body mounting bracket corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

reverse lamp not working

slight mist of oil from offside front tractor joint

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,463 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing.

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

n/s front drag link end ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,332 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bump stop missing.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 37,332 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside drag link ball joint gaiter split

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside drag link ball joint gaiter split

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,166 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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C329 FKX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C329 FKX, 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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C329 FKX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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