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C392 LUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,899 mi
Last recorded49,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC392 LUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,899 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 49,899 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 May 2011 47,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,164 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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C392 LUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C392 LUJ, 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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How do I check the history of C392 LUJ?

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What year was C392 LUJ registered?

C392 LUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C392 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C392 LUJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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