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C687 PRN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,770 mi
Last recorded203,770 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC687 PRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 203,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 203,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 202,259 miles

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 202,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 202,055 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 202,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 200,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Underbody repairs covered in underseal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on all steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 200,755 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on all steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 198,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor corroded nearside and offside

surface corrosion on brake steering and suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2018 194,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S and O/S floor corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2018 194,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S and O/S floor corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 190,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

front n/o plate damaged

hazard light switch damaged but working

n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors corroding

n/s and o/s/f floor sections corroding

slight movement pressent in rear upper A frame ball joint

some contamination pressent around o/s/f inner brake disc area

steel brake pipe corroding at joint to rear flexy brake hose

steering lock inop external system in operation

Fail 9 Nov 2017 190,983 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure back rest (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty intermitant operation (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

front n/o plate damaged

hazard light switch damaged but working

n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors corroding

n/s and o/s/f floor sections corroding

slight movement pressent in rear upper A frame ball joint

some contamination pressent around o/s/f inner brake disc area

steel brake pipe corroding at joint to rear flexy brake hose

steering lock inop external system in operation

Pass 1 Nov 2016 185,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion passenger and drivers footwell (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak from engine, gearbox and transfer box ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 178,375 miles

brake pipes, chassis and body have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 168,773 miles

play in all shocker bushes. vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2013 161,283 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 152,324 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight play in rear shocker upper bushes

Fail 10 Nov 2011 144,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 144,140 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 140,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 139,262 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 139,262 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 138,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 137,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 137,590 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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C687 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C687 PRN, 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 C687 PRN registered?

C687 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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