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C550 BTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 BTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,743 miles

play in all wheel bearings

Fail 1 Feb 2021 84,743 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both with indicators (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

play in all wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corrosion

engine oil on low

os/ns upper door hinge areas corrosion attention soon

Fail 13 Apr 2012 84,510 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corrosion

engine oil on low

os/ns upper door hinge areas corrosion attention soon

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 82,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,265 miles

steering system slightly stiff nearside rear tyre perrished chassis rails corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 81,757 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 81,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 81,020 miles

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 BTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BTR, 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 BTR registered?

C550 BTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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