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C579 RBD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,483 mi
Last recorded57,483 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 RBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,483 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 57,483 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,259 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Extensive surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,259 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Extensive surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,888 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,882 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 55,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Lower Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

bad oil leak from engine

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,876 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 48,706 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C579 RBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C579 RBD, 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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C579 RBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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