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C443 BVF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,011 mi
Last recorded132,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 BVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2011 132,011 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s door mirror damaged but not affecting the drivers view to rear

oil leak from engine

slight play in a steering U.J.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 130,795 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

frony hubs leaking slightly

o/s mirror cracked

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroding

slight play in various suspension balljoints

Pass 2 Feb 2009 128,442 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

eng. oil leaks

front spot light broken,secured with ties

o/s mirror lense cracked

radiator core v.poor

side/headlight switch loose

slight seep from steering box

transfer box leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2009 128,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EX.oil leaks,engine smothered!

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

front hubs leaking

front spot light broken,temp.securing strap holding it on

n/s corner of front bumper bent

o/s mirror lense cracked

radiator core deteriorated

side/headlight switch loose

steering box has play detected at steering wheel

steering box has slight leak

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 25 Jan 2008 126,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank wet

Fail 17 Jan 2008 126,758 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 124,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 119,288 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 119,288 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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 BVF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

C443 BVF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C443 BVF safe to buy?

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