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C386 LFE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,252 mi
Last recorded186,252 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 LFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 186,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 188,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 18,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 187,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 185,791 miles

front prop shaft spline warn

Fail 8 Dec 2017 185,791 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 185,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 183,591 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 183,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 178,680 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 178,680 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 178,514 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 178,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 178,415 miles

Oil leak

advisery'; offside rear brake drum oil contaminated

Fail 23 Mar 2009 178,415 miles

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

Oil leak

advisery'; offside rear brake drum oil contaminated

Pass 5 Nov 2007 176,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 172,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 169,010 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak on gearbox

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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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?

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