MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Both (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Slight leak from swivel
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear tyres starting to perish
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nail in offside front tyre
slight play both front wheel hubs
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C508 DJD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C508 DJD, 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 C508 DJD registered?
C508 DJD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1986.
Is C508 DJD safe to buy?
The MOT history for C508 DJD shows 4 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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