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C338 PAU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC338 PAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 121,212 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust loose (border line pass)

exhaust system corroded

harsh play in front hub upper joints (border line pass)

oil leak

rear chassis harshly corroded (border line pass)

Fail 12 May 2017 121,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion underside

exhaust loose (border line pass)

exhaust system corroded

harsh play in front hub upper joints (border line pass)

oil leak

rear chassis harshly corroded (border line pass)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 121,199 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported front and middle and rear (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,830 miles

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

all exhaust from manifold back has slight leaks of exhaust gases

n/s/r brake slightly binding

park brake warning light doesn't illuminate on dashboard

Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all exhaust from manifold back has slight leaks of exhaust gases

n/s/r brake slightly binding

park brake warning light doesn't illuminate on dashboard

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 119,378 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 118,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 118,494 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 116,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,396 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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C338 PAU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C338 PAU, 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 C338 PAU registered?

C338 PAU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1986.

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