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C393 MUX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,541 mi
Last recorded216,541 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 216,541 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 216,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 210,000 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 209,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2006 208,253 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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C393 MUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C393 MUX, 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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What year was C393 MUX registered?

C393 MUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1986.

Is C393 MUX safe to buy?

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