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C395 LUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,321 mi
Last recorded170,321 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC395 LUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2015 170,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop not properly supported

Pass 29 Sep 2014 169,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 167,387 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 165,134 miles

rear fog light not working on tow bar socket

Pass 19 Jan 2011 162,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 162,070 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 160,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 159,178 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 157,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 155,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 154,094 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner brake pads wearing more than outer ones

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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C395 LUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C395 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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What year was C395 LUJ registered?

C395 LUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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