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C443 AHN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,688 mi
Last recorded90,688 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 AHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,688 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,618 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 90,615 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,154 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 90,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,452 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,268 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 90,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 90,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 90,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 89,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,246 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 89,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C443 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C443 AHN, 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 C443 AHN registered?

C443 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C443 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C443 AHN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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