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C495 CEU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,754 mi
Last recorded136,754 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC495 CEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 128,495 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 128,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 126,351 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 126,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 125,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 124,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 124,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 123,914 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 123,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 123,447 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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C495 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C495 CEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C495 CEU registered?

C495 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C495 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C495 CEU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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