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C337 PNV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,827 mi
Last recorded191,827 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC337 PNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 191,827 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 190,087 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 190,087 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 187,502 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 29 Nov 2014 187,499 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 29 Nov 2013 186,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2007 185,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 181,594 miles

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

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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C337 PNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C337 PNV, 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 C337 PNV registered?

C337 PNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C337 PNV safe to buy?

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