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C505 OHH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,738 mi
Last recorded170,738 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 OHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 170,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 167,695 miles

Body corroded

Bulkhead corroded

Chassis badly corroded

Front panhard rod axle mounting point corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt mounting point corroded

Nearside Front oil leak at hub

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box mounting point corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 165,798 miles

Chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 165,798 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 163,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 160,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 150,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 123,587 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C505 OHH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C505 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.

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What year was C505 OHH registered?

C505 OHH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C505 OHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C505 OHH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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