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C720 DYX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,290 mi
Last recorded13,290 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 DYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,290 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension components rusty

various oil leaks to front & rear of vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2009 13,290 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear suspension components rusty

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear chassis rusty

various oil leaks to front & rear of vehicle

rear propshaft front universal joint severely worn

Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,591 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 1,307 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 1,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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C720 DYX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C720 DYX, 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 C720 DYX registered?

C720 DYX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 1986.

Is C720 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C720 DYX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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