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C7 ECD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,910 mi
Last recorded140,910 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ECD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,910 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body filler to nearside front footwell

both front hub seal leaking

corrosion to nearside floorpan/battery box

corrosion to nearside front bulkhead

corrosion to nearside rear body mount

play in nearside front upper swivel

play in offside front upper swivel.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 140,910 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front bulkhead

corrosion to nearside rear body mount

play in nearside front upper swivel

play in offside front upper swivel.

corrosion to nearside floorpan/battery box

Ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body filler to nearside front footwell

both front hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,288 miles

Battery tray corroded

Front Hub oil seal slightly leaking

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 136,257 miles

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

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

Battery tray corroded

Front Hub oil seal slightly leaking

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,481 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 132,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in drag link ends.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 131,088 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear cross member corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2012 128,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2008 126,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 124,986 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 124,972 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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C7 ECD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C7 ECD, 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 C7 ECD registered?

C7 ECD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C7 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 ECD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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