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C741 PCM

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,070 mi
Last recorded180,070 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC741 PCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 180,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 166,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 157,243 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 157,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 150,102 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 142,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 137,867 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear coil spring slightly thinner than nearside rear make vehicle lean slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 133,239 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 133,239 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 129,890 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

off side front tyre cracking in tread

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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C741 PCM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C741 PCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C741 PCM registered?

C741 PCM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1986.

Is C741 PCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C741 PCM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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