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C409 CDE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,168 mi
Last recorded72,168 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 CDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion & rear floorings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 72,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion & rear floorings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & rear (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 87,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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C409 CDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 C409 CDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C409 CDE registered?

C409 CDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C409 CDE safe to buy?

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