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C359 BTC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,084 mi
Last recorded71,084 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 BTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,084 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front sphere seals weeping

n/s/r spring mount slightly corroded

o/s/f upper and lower swivel bearing have slight play

o/s/r lower shock bushes slightly deteriorated

oil leak

rear propshaft rear uj has slight play

steering damper bushes have slight play

Pass 30 May 2014 70,511 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 70,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,578 miles

steering damper leaking

front and rear chassis corroded

front radius arm bushes worn

rear prop shaft uj worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,692 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front tyres show signs of kerbing

engine bay has diesel seepage

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,254 miles

both front tyres show signs of kerbing

engine bay has diesel seepage

Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,683 miles

rear a-frame joint slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear a-frame joint slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,933 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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C359 BTC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C359 BTC, 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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C359 BTC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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