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C724 PCD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,456 mi
Last recorded39,456 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC724 PCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,456 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

front brake hoses perishing

front number plate cracked

fuel cap rubber perishing

handbrake lever has aolt of travel

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

power steering belt perishing

rear hub bearings have play

slight dampness around power steering pump

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

slight play in front hub bearings

steering arms and idliers have play

various areas of underbody corrosion

various marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,159 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front number plate discoloured

gearbox and both axles leaking oil

slight dampness around power steering pump

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight dampness around steering box

slight play in steering idliers

various areas of body work corrosion

various areas of under body surface corrosion

various small stonechips and scratches in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2006 51,388 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal possably missing (strong advise)

slight exhaust blow from centre section

track arm seems bent

weak pattern on headlamps

winch sticks out of front but no sharp edges

Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,388 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal possably missing (strong advise)

slight exhaust blow from centre section

track arm seems bent

weak pattern on headlamps

winch sticks out of front but no sharp edges

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 PCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C724 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 C724 PCD registered?

C724 PCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C724 PCD safe to buy?

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