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C735 HYA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,540 mi
Last recorded22,540 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 HYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 22,540 miles

Nearside Foot well corroded but not effecting structural strength

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 21,845 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,199 miles

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2014 21,198 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2013 19,710 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension fitted with poly bushes

winch fitted at front bumper(No plate attached above)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,710 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

suspension fitted with poly bushes

winch fitted at front bumper(No plate attached above)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,688 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 17,688 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 17,677 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2006 114,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

rear bump stops missing brake parts rusty

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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C735 HYA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C735 HYA, 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 C735 HYA registered?

C735 HYA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C735 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C735 HYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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