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C593 LBH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,669 mi
Last recorded45,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC593 LBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 45,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 44,143 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,969 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 41,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,504 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,933 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,308 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 30,027 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,870 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 28,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,457 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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C593 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C593 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 C593 LBH registered?

C593 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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