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C47 ENF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

251,967 mi
Last recorded251,967 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC47 ENF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 251,967 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 251,996 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 247,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 247,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 246,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 239,988 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s front hub seal leaking advise

Fail 25 Apr 2008 239,988 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s outrigger corroded suspension arm front area

o/s front hub seal leaking advise

Pass 13 Feb 2007 234,307 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jan 2007 234,304 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise corrossion to battery tray

Pass 1 Nov 2005 227,758 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 227,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C47 ENF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C47 ENF, 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 C47 ENF registered?

C47 ENF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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