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C568 TMO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,446 mi
Last recorded194,446 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC568 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 194,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 194,068 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 193,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 193,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 191,757 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 190,540 miles

All four tyres have damage through tread

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 22 May 2015 188,813 miles

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

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

Offside front and rear hubseals leaking slightly

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 22 May 2014 187,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 186,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 184,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 184,826 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Slight oil contamination on handbrake

Pass 10 Mar 2011 181,613 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 181,613 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 178,883 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 178,882 miles

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

Lower Drag link 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 173,969 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 165,700 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 161,557 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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C568 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C568 TMO, 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 C568 TMO registered?

C568 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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