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C653 LTA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,455 mi
Last recorded54,455 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,774 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,408 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,075 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 48,495 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,046 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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C653 LTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C653 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C653 LTA?

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What year was C653 LTA registered?

C653 LTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C653 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C653 LTA shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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