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C35 DUM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC35 DUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 108,370 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 105,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 105,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 102,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 97,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 97,044 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

Fail 15 May 2006 97,044 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

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

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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C35 DUM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C35 DUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C35 DUM registered?

C35 DUM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C35 DUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C35 DUM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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