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C550 ANX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,341 mi
Last recorded136,341 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 ANX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,341 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,892 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 130,798 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 125,344 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,424 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 118,839 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 118,826 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 114,047 miles

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

various oil

Fail 28 Sep 2012 114,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 114,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 113,990 miles

inspection inpaired, coverd in underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2008 113,969 miles

fuel tank possibly starting to leak

near side door mirror missing

off side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 113,969 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 113,969 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 113,552 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 113,552 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak

rear number plate shows deteriation just within acceptable limits

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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C550 ANX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C550 ANX, 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 C550 ANX registered?

C550 ANX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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