MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front floor pan corroded almost 30cm of servo mountain
Oil leak
n/s/f o/s/f hub seal slight leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f o/s/f hub seal leaking slight
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f o/s/f hub seal leaking slight
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C408 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 C408 RFE, 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 C408 RFE?
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What year was C408 RFE registered?
C408 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C408 RFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C408 RFE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C408 RFE have outstanding finance?
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