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C331 BBX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 BBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,010 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Complete chassis in poor condition

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 91,993 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure Lower UJ loose were connected to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Complete chassis in poor condition

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,981 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,579 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,885 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,876 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,404 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes age cracking. (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable track rod end bent (2.2.C.1d)

Front both front hub seals damp.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion front tub support corroded away. advise to get repaired. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes age cracking. (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable track rod end bent (2.2.C.1d)

Front both front hub seals damp.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion front tub support corroded away. advise to get repaired. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

chassis undersealed

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

chassis undersealed

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 73,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,973 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,513 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,938 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,938 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,031 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 58,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,681 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear bump stops are missing

Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear bump stops are missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,008 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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C331 BBX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 C331 BBX, 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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C331 BBX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1986.

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