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C527 ALJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC527 ALJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 61,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,610 miles

Nearside Front slight weeping on hub

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,357 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear number plate

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,452 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,003 miles

drag link bent

front nop damaged, rear nop poor

rear crossmember corroded and holed out of prescribed area

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

drag link bent

front nop damaged, rear nop poor

rear crossmember corroded and holed out of prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,779 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,550 miles

front fog light not working

Fail 26 May 2009 59,546 miles

Front Lower Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front fog light not working

Pass 16 May 2008 59,121 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 58,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,333 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 57,114 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 57,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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C527 ALJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C527 ALJ, 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 C527 ALJ registered?

C527 ALJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C527 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C527 ALJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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