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C500 RAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,031 mi
Last recorded186,031 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC500 RAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 186,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member behind front axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 186,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member behind front axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 184,604 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear differential oil leak

gearbox oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2016 181,203 miles

fuel filter housing loose but not insecure

slight play both swivel hubs top bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2016 181,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

fuel filter housing loose but not insecure

slight play both swivel hubs top bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2015 177,870 miles

exhaust system hitting chassis and body

Fail 20 Jun 2015 177,865 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system hitting on chassis and body

Pass 10 Jun 2014 172,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front bumper sharp edge but not caused by damage

Fail 30 May 2014 172,658 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front bumper sharp edge but not caused by damage

Pass 24 May 2013 167,511 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and gearbox has oil leck

n/s/r bump stop missing

small hole in out rigger

Pass 25 May 2012 162,363 miles

oil leak underneath

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering idler arm

rear shocks reduced damping effect

Pass 21 May 2011 155,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear wheel bearings slight play

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 149,314 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 149,229 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 145,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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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C500 RAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C500 RAO, 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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C500 RAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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