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C611 TMO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,718 mi
Last recorded157,718 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC611 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 157,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 157,703 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 157,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 157,448 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

has bolts missing from prop shaft

has lots of bolts/fixings that require tightening underneath of vehicle all over but is safe to drive

Pass 26 May 2011 157,448 miles

has bolts missing from prop shaft

has lots of bolts/fixings that require tightening underneath of vehicle all over but is safe to drive

Pass 2 Oct 2007 201,661 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 201,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 194,846 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 194,846 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C611 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 C611 TMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C611 TMO registered?

C611 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C611 TMO safe to buy?

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