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C74 LLG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,083 mi
Last recorded97,083 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC74 LLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,083 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,049 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,047 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2014 96,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,583 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 95,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,758 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 94,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,817 miles

front prop shaft excessive play

Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front prop shaft excessive play

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,928 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 86,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 83,552 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 83,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 79,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 79,679 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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C74 LLG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 C74 LLG, 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 C74 LLG registered?

C74 LLG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C74 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C74 LLG shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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