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C720 PCD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,753 mi
Last recorded205,753 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 PCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2015 205,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 249,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 199,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 189,296 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 181,880 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 176,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 168,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 158,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 151,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 143,843 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 134,610 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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C720 PCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PCD, 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 C720 PCD registered?

C720 PCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C720 PCD safe to buy?

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