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C358 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,191 mi
Last recorded75,191 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC358 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 75,191 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 75,191 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,327 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,262 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 112n/s 71o/s 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,214 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,214 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,933 miles

nearside and offside front floor slightly corroded near body mount

Fail 31 Mar 2014 72,933 miles

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

nearside and offside front floor slightly corroded near body mount

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,390 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 68,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 62,578 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,807 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 61,730 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD ANTI RATTLE SPRING TOUCHING BRAKE DISC

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,096 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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C358 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C358 CTR, 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 C358 CTR registered?

C358 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C358 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C358 CTR shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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