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C62 HBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,738 mi
Last recorded146,738 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 146,738 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 146,735 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated with in 30cm of body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a pillar (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated with in 30cm of body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear brake hose is clamped

Fail 30 Sep 2019 146,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated half shaft leaking on to disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking over inner and outer wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bump stops missing

brake servo corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head holed and floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel has oil on from possible leaking half shaft seal

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

alternator drive belt loose

brake servo corroded

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

hand brake has little reserve travel

power steering noisey

steering has slight stiffness when wheels raised checking lock to lock

Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,823 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

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

Rear both axle bump stops missing

Rear diff leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2017 145,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange not sealed correctly (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking possibly contaminating rear brake shoes

Offside Front hub grease cap missing

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

Rear both axle bump stops missing

wiper stalk faulty

Pass 20 Sep 2016 144,692 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel covered in oil possible half shaft seal leak

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Oil leak ()

Rear both bump stops missing

all 4 road springs corroded

power steering pump noisy under full lock

Pass 18 Jun 2015 143,928 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner arch holed above chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2014 143,531 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 142,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear bump stops missing

clutch biting point low. difficult to engage gears and vehicle moves when pedal fully depressed

light switch fitted to heater switch.

nearside rear half shaft showing signs of leaking over rear wheel and drum

Pass 25 Jun 2012 140,955 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

front brake discs in poor condition

oil around gearbox

oil leak

rear diff oily

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle dirty and heavily corroded

washers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2012 140,953 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

front brake discs in poor condition

oil around gearbox

oil leak

rear diff oily

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle dirty and heavily corroded

washers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2011 138,114 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

indicator warning lights inop but still audible

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear hub seal leaking

offside front floor pan holed

play in steering joints

rear seats folded at time of test

slight smoke under acceleration

underside of vehicle corroded and oily

Fail 14 Jun 2011 138,111 miles

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

indicator warning lights inop but still audible

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear hub seal leaking

offside front floor pan holed

play in steering joints

rear seats folded at time of test

slight smoke under acceleration

underside of vehicle corroded and oily

Pass 17 Jun 2010 136,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

dampness around both rear brake back plates

grease around offside front brake disc

hand brake pivots worn

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

parking brake travel long

possible coolant leak

rear diff oily

steering box drop arm worn

underside of vehicle corroded and oily

Fail 10 Jun 2010 136,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

dampness around both rear brake back plates

hand brake pivots worn

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

parking brake travel long

possible coolant leak

rear diff oily

steering box drop arm worn

underside of vehicle corroded and oily

Pass 9 Jun 2009 131,855 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 131,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

dampness around nearside rear backplate

exhaust system corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 128,282 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 128,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 113,749 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 113,749 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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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C62 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C62 HBA, 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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C62 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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