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C413 PAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,553 mi
Last recorded122,553 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC413 PAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,630 miles

Nearside Front hub / brake disc has oil residue

Fail 25 Oct 2017 120,618 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front hub / brake disc has oil residue

power steering belt noisy

Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,658 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 119,658 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 116,339 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine area

Fail 9 Jul 2014 116,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,494 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 18 Jun 2013 110,343 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,058 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 103,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,808 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

free play in steering box

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,011 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 85,691 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 85,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,843 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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C413 PAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C413 PAO, 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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C413 PAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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