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C621 BSL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC621 BSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 136,000 miles

N/S & O/S SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING AT REAR.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 135,841 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 135,549 miles

tyres showing signs of wall perishing o/s & n/s front & o/s rear

Fail 25 Jan 2010 13,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/ s & o/s rear bump stops missing

tyres showing signs of wall perishing o/s & n/s front & o/s rear

Pass 7 Jan 2009 135,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 134,907 miles

N/S + O/S REAR BUMP/STOPS MISSING

Pass 21 Dec 2006 134,707 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 134,706 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 133,910 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Dec 2005 133,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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C621 BSL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C621 BSL, 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 C621 BSL registered?

C621 BSL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C621 BSL safe to buy?

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