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C503 OHH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 OHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 136,476 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,963 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 133,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 133,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 133,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 133,416 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 133,416 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 133,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 131,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 123,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 123,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/R spring has gone soft

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

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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C503 OHH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C503 OHH, 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

How do I check the history of C503 OHH?

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What year was C503 OHH registered?

C503 OHH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1986.

Is C503 OHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C503 OHH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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