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C65 LBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,261 mi
Last recorded51,261 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 LBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,261 miles

Nearside front wheel has slight free play

Nearside rear brake has slight bind

Offside front tyre wall cut

Offside rear disc scored

Rear propshaft (rear UJ) worn

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,236 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel has slight free play

Nearside rear brake has slight bind

Offside front tyre wall cut

Offside rear disc scored

Rear propshaft (rear UJ) worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,718 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,710 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,447 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,244 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,085 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,846 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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C65 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C65 LBW, 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 C65 LBW registered?

C65 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C65 LBW safe to buy?

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