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C724 GVU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,613 mi
Last recorded201,613 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC724 GVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 201,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security very corroded with a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play up and down (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of the vehicle very corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 201,612 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security very corroded with a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play up and down (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of the vehicle very corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 201,552 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mount corroded

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

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

Rear Body mounts corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 201,266 miles

Body mounts corroded

General corrosion to body

General corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2019 201,266 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Body mounts corroded

General corrosion to body

General corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2018 200,734 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 200,734 miles

Central Sound deadening material likely to become detached exhaust mounting (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 199,912 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 199,912 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Wheel hub

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 198,448 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 197,411 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 197,411 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 196,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 193,816 miles

wheel valves have small cracks

Pass 5 Mar 2007 191,117 miles

Vehicle cofired as manufactured prior to July 1986 and not fitted with side repeaters.

Fail 14 Mar 2006 18,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,767 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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C724 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C724 GVU, 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 C724 GVU registered?

C724 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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