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C352 MFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,300 mi
Last recorded184,300 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC352 MFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 184,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 183,602 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle button damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front inner spot lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

offside rear body panel stay bar broken

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 12 Sep 2023 183,602 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arms rear ball joint gaiter split on axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cut deep into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle button damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front inner spot lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arms rear ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear body panel stay bar broken

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 26 Oct 2022 182,194 miles

Front .nearside and offside tyres perished

Front prop rear joint has slight play

Rear axle ball joint gaiter perished

dampness arond fuel tank

nearside and offside front brake pads uneven wear

oil leak trans box

Pass 22 Oct 2021 180,994 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 180,972 miles

Nearside Lower door step getting weak /

Pass 2 Oct 2019 180,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 180,560 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 180,542 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 180,265 miles

Nearside door step getting weak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 180,086 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 180,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 179,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 177,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 175,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 175,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 175,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 175,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 175,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 173,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,751 miles

oil around n/side front hub

Pass 26 Sep 2007 162,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 157,584 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 157,584 miles

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

Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 155,570 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 155,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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C352 MFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C352 MFE, 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 C352 MFE registered?

C352 MFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C352 MFE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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