MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front prop shaft spline warn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (chalked) (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
front prop shaft spline warn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
brake pipes corroded
front axle leaking past seals
play in steering box
power steering box and pipes leaking
underbody corroded
Oil leak
advisery'; offside rear brake drum oil contaminated
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
advisery'; offside rear brake drum oil contaminated
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise; steering box damp
advisery ; rear o/side cross member corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak on gearbox
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C386 LFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C386 LFE, 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 41 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 C386 LFE registered?
C386 LFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1985.
Is C386 LFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C386 LFE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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