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C478 LTU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,847 mi
Last recorded105,847 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC478 LTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,847 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,688 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,294 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 98,294 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 130,222 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 130,220 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Feb 2007 122,178 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 122,176 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 113,875 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 113,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres grazd

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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C478 LTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C478 LTU, 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 C478 LTU registered?

C478 LTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1986.

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