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C709 ADB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,583 mi
Last recorded101,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC709 ADB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,583 miles

Both front swivels leaking

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Jul 2022 100,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,853 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,032 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 99,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

alternator charging light on

underbody coverd in grease

Fail 15 Nov 2018 99,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged has become detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no side lights and number plate lights when on dipped beam (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inside engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

alternator charging light on

underbody coverd in grease

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,026 miles

full underside inspection not possible due to the heavy application of underseal

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under drivers door hinge (6.1.B.2)

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

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

full underside inspection not possible due to the heavy application of underseal

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,008 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 98,612 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 98,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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C709 ADB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C709 ADB, 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 C709 ADB registered?

C709 ADB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1986.

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