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C650 DHV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,770 mi
Last recorded84,770 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC650 DHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,770 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 84,761 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,327 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,327 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,253 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,365 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,451 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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C650 DHV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C650 DHV, 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 C650 DHV registered?

C650 DHV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C650 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C650 DHV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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