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C717 PCM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,420 mi
Last recorded75,420 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 PCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,420 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,719 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,977 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 62,897 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,200 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,604 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,240 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both front swivel housings leaking slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all suspension componants showing rust

all underbody showing rust on chassis

nearside and offside front door pillars corroded

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,970 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 55,970 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all under body suspension componants rusted

nearside and offside front doors top hinge mounting areas corroded

nearside and offside front hub seals showing slight fluid leak

no plate light cover broken

rear door lock broken

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,882 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 55,882 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C717 PCM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C717 PCM, 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 C717 PCM registered?

C717 PCM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C717 PCM safe to buy?

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