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C643 LUX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,417 mi
Last recorded130,417 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC643 LUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 130,417 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2013 134,042 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 134,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 132,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 132,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 132,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 129,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 126,615 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 126,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C643 LUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C643 LUX, 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 C643 LUX registered?

C643 LUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1986.

Is C643 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C643 LUX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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