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C351 APR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,523 mi
Last recorded154,523 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 APR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 154,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 152,958 miles

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

Front swivels damp

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 151,697 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box damp

Pass 2 Mar 2012 149,925 miles

all coil springs corroding

beam images poor

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails + rear chassis cross member

engine oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

surface corrosion both front + rear brake pipes

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2012 149,923 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails + rear chassis cross member

engine oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

surface corrosion both front + rear brake pipes

water leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 149,006 miles

both front brake flexi hoses + rear hose all heavily perished

corrosion not through all skins through out chassis

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 147,723 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 147,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

area under power steering reservour is wet with oil . no live leaks found??

both front and rear sidesteps are siezed in down position

clutch pedal rubber adrift brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear brake flexi hoses are perished

nearside front seat belt is starting to fray

rear propshaft rear universal joint has excess play

Pass 5 Jul 2006 143,846 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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C351 APR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C351 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 C351 APR registered?

C351 APR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C351 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C351 APR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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