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C655 USX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

101,513 mi
Last recorded101,513 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC655 USX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 101,513 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2022 101,498 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2022 101,491 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

drivers side door stay insecure

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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C655 USX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C655 USX, 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 C655 USX registered?

C655 USX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C655 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C655 USX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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