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C64 CEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,516 mi
Last recorded210,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC64 CEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 210,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 210,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 207,762 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs poor

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,207 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 207,756 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs poor

Pass 21 Jun 2013 204,654 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel hub has slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 204,643 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel hub has slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 195,017 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 194,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 185,553 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n\s front seat removed

rear chassis cross member corroded

windscreen removed

Fail 31 May 2011 185,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n\s front seat removed

rear chassis cross member corroded

windscreen removed

Pass 23 Feb 2010 178,614 miles

steering box has just been washed

Fail 22 Feb 2010 178,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 169,121 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 169,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 162,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n\s and o\s side repeaters coverd with tape

numberplate light just light plate

Fail 19 Feb 2008 162,831 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n\s and o\s side repeaters coverd with tape

Pass 22 Feb 2007 153,501 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 146,614 miles

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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C64 CEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C64 CEC, 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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C64 CEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1986.

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