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C734 OTW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,480 mi
Last recorded193,480 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC734 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 193,480 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 193,458 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 193,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 192,719 miles

Nearside Front bearing grease cap insecure.

Offside Rear damp around brake drum

under side vehicle covered in mud.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 192,691 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind road wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bearing grease cap insecure.

Offside Rear damp around brake drum

under side vehicle covered in mud.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 191,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wheel hubs top and bottom pins have slight play (both sides)

Pass 23 Feb 2019 188,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 187,361 miles

excess rust gearbox crossmember in non prescibed area

front no plate damaged

general chassis condition poor

osr, and both rear bump stops missing

possible fluid leak n/s/r hub

Fail 25 Jun 2015 187,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

excess rust gearbox crossmember in non prescibed area

front no plate damaged

general chassis condition poor

osr, and both rear bump stops missing

possible fluid leak n/s/r hub

Pass 4 Jun 2014 186,546 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion chassis bar

corrosion front out riggers

corrossion bluck head

Fail 29 May 2014 186,546 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion chassis bar

corrosion front out riggers

corrossion bluck head

Pass 20 Dec 2011 182,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 175,917 miles

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2009 170,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 163,273 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion bulkhead o/s

Fail 16 Dec 2008 163,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion bulkhead o/s

Fail 21 Dec 2007 156,558 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 156,558 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 149,974 miles

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

clutch starting to slip

Fail 27 Nov 2006 149,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 143,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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C734 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C734 OTW, 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 C734 OTW registered?

C734 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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