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C709 CUB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC709 CUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 118,800 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis back rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,985 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 117,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2019 117,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,256 miles

Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,909 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,812 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 113,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014
Fail 21 Nov 2014

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 108,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,049 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 104,543 miles

hole in fuel filler neck.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 104,543 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

hole in fuel filler neck.

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 CUB 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 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 CUB, 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

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What year was C709 CUB registered?

C709 CUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C709 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C709 CUB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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