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C564 LKW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

220,760 mi
Last recorded220,760 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC564 LKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 220,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 220,473 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 219,854 miles

Little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 14 Apr 2018 219,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor surface rust underside of 4x4

oil leek minor

Pass 13 Mar 2017 217,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 213,710 miles

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside bulkhead outrigger heavily patched and outrigger behind fuel tank rusty and weak at body mount

Pass 23 Mar 2015 300,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 299,227 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 299,227 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s steering damper bush worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 297,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 297,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s/f steering damper bush worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 290,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 290,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 275,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 275,801 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2010 262,150 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 244,384 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 244,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 226,275 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 226,244 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 210,637 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 210,578 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 197,237 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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C564 LKW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C564 LKW, 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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C564 LKW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1986.

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