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C560 LHR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

261,807 mi
Last recorded261,807 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC560 LHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 261,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 256,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 254,371 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 240,689 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 240,689 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 232,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 218,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 202,881 miles

O/S/F Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 191,882 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 179,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 165,859 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 151,172 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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C560 LHR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C560 LHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C560 LHR registered?

C560 LHR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C560 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C560 LHR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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