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C609 DHT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,692 mi
Last recorded205,692 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC609 DHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 205,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 205,062 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 203,391 miles

Rear propshaft rear uj worn.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 203,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear propshaft rear uj worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 201,397 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 201,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 197,733 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 197,733 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 193,990 miles

Both front tyres have deterierated

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 189,522 miles

Off & nearside front tyres cracking on side walls

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Apr 2009 189,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Off & nearside front tyres cracking on side walls

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 186,550 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 186,382 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 180,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 172,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 171,920 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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C609 DHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C609 DHT, 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 C609 DHT registered?

C609 DHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 1986.

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