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C349 APR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,874 mi
Last recorded100,874 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC349 APR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2024 100,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear axle stabilizer bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear lights. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

coloum switch insecure/

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,871 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 100,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,870 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,864 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 100,864 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 100,851 miles

both rear trailing arm front mounts splitting

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 28 Aug 2008 100,851 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all 3 seats badly worn

both rear trailing arm front mounts splitting

centre crossmember corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 31 Aug 2007 100,844 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 100,844 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 100,720 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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C349 APR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C349 APR, 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 C349 APR registered?

C349 APR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1986.

Is C349 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C349 APR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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