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C582 LBH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC582 LBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 139,824 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 139,824 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 139,569 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 139,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,870 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 138,855 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to chassis rail's/out rigger's/cross member's

fog light switch tempermental

offside front hub damp

Fail 21 Mar 2012 136,118 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

fog light switch tempermental

offside front hub damp

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to chassis rail's/out rigger's/cross member's

Pass 11 Apr 2011 135,527 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 135,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 133,577 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Exhaust system corroded

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Steering close to excessively tight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 133,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal rubber split

Exhaust system corroded

Lower steering column uj close to excessively worn

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Steering close to excessively tight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 130,652 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 130,641 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 127,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 123,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 117,840 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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C582 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C582 LBH, 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 C582 LBH registered?

C582 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C582 LBH safe to buy?

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