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C589 SRP

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 SRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,625 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 103,625 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pan ard rod bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,108 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,108 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety near radiator (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,920 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 85,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,284 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 79,283 miles

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

Position lamp lens seriously defective all side lights not working (4.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,401 miles

oil leaking under car

Fail 6 Nov 2017 75,401 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaking under car

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,364 miles

o/s/r body mount corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,364 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/r body mount corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,433 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

corosion at rear soon to be excessive

engine oil leak

rear brakes low effort

Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation sidelight switch (1.1.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

rear brakes low effort

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 169,174 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side drag link end cover split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 166,597 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front hub oil seal has slight weep

Fail 14 Jul 2008 166,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 164,249 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 162,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 162,449 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 159,695 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2005 159,626 miles

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

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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C589 SRP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C589 SRP, 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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C589 SRP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1986.

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