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C738 OTW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,638 mi
Last recorded91,638 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 91,638 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative no warning lamp (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure chassis corroded (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,995 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear coil springs corroded

various under body corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2018 90,984 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear coil springs corroded

various under body corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2017 90,966 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet pull cable broken

various surface corrosion under body

Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,418 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 90,409 miles

Central Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,643 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,944 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wiring exsposed in engine bay.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,939 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wiring exsposed in engine bay.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,277 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 86,392 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 86,392 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 175,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 175,651 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 169,516 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 165,555 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 160,347 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 160,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2005 147,060 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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C738 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C738 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 C738 OTW registered?

C738 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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