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C556 HRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC556 HRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,958 miles

General light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front hub seals slight leak of oil

Fail 16 Nov 2012 90,682 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front hub seals slight leak of oil

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,430 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front swivell hubs slight leak from seals

Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,430 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front swivell hubs slight leak from seals

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,296 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 90,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 89,493 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 89,491 miles

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)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,457 miles

Oil leak

fluctuation on rear brakes

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

offside front hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2007 87,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

fluctuation on rear brakes

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,558 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

n/s/r hub leaking oil

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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C556 HRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C556 HRH, 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 C556 HRH registered?

C556 HRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C556 HRH safe to buy?

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