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C637 AAS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC637 AAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 137,593 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Inner both inner wing covers corroded and holed

Fail 10 Oct 2023 137,593 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced cross members corroded and part missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

both front inner wings corroded and holed loose

Pass 5 Jan 2022 136,693 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 136,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 136,663 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,825 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear spring cup corroded

both seat base rails corroded nearside and offside

bulkhead corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2020 134,817 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear spring cup corroded

both seat base rails corroded nearside and offside

bulkhead corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both inner wings corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 133,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor cracked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both sides not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Side repeater missing both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides, tie bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective both sides ()

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

both inner wings corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,618 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 132,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,482 miles

Offside Front mild play in steering coulumn

Fail 4 Jul 2016 128,452 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front mild play in steering coulumn

Fail 11 Jun 2015 127,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel arch holed

Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,604 miles

o/s/f wheel arch holed

Pass 2 Jul 2014 127,051 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

n/s/f swivel housing leaking oil

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipe ends corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,595 miles

all tyres cracking on tread

Fail 10 Jun 2013 125,538 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres cracking on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2012 123,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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C637 AAS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C637 AAS, 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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C637 AAS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1986.

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