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C801 RBL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,272 mi
Last recorded130,272 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC801 RBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 130,272 miles

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

engine oily

steering box damp

Fail 14 Mar 2022 130,272 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oily

steering box damp

Pass 18 Mar 2021 129,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum damp

both front swivel hubs damp

chassis heavly welded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 129,809 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum damp

both front swivel hubs damp

chassis heavly welded

Pass 10 May 2019 129,337 miles

Engine very oily.

No oil on dip stick, put in 1.5l

Offside Front bulk head corroded behind rubber seal.

Play in front prop shaft uj,s

Power steering box damp.

Fail 8 May 2019 129,335 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate by servo mount. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering damper. (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine very oily.

No oil on dip stick, put in 1.5l

Offside Front bulk head corroded behind rubber seal.

Play in front prop shaft uj,s

Power steering box damp.

Pass 10 May 2018 128,769 miles

some movement in steering damper bushes

steering box damp

Fail 8 May 2018 128,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

some movement in steering damper bushes

steering box damp

Pass 11 May 2017 128,331 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front to rear brake pipe rusty

steering box damp

Pass 13 May 2016 127,575 miles

Numberplate slightly obscured by bumper.

Rear chassis heavily repaired and undersealed.

Steering damper bushes perished and worn slightly.

front prop shaft uj,s have some play.

Fail 3 May 2016 127,572 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Numberplate slightly obscured by bumper.

Rear chassis heavily repaired and undersealed.

Steering damper bushes perished and worn slightly.

front prop shaft uj,s have some play.

Pass 29 May 2015 126,923 miles

engine oil leak

front hubs damp

n/s/f bump stop missing.

no seat belts fitted to side facing rear seats

rear tyres perihing

small hole in rear cross member

Fail 28 Apr 2015 126,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leak.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside front bump stop missing.

No rear seat belt fitted on side facing seats,

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Small hole in offside rear crossmember.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 126,012 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres perishing

play in front uj and rear sliding joint

play in steering damper bushes

Fail 25 Apr 2014 126,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres perishing

play in front uj and rear sliding joint

play in steering damper bushes

spare tyre splitting

Pass 3 May 2013 125,141 miles

Both front indicators faded

Both front seatbelts slightly frayed.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 125,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front indicators fading.

Both front seatbelts slightly frayed.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 124,050 miles

BATTERY BOX CORRODED

DRIVERS DOOR CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

O/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

PROP-SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT WORN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP BUSH

TRAILER SCOKET INSECURE

Fail 20 Mar 2012 124,046 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

BATTERY BOX CORRODED

CORROSION TO N/S/R CROSS MEMBER

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING

N/S/F FLOOR BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F OUT RIGGER BADLY CORRODED

O/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP BUSH

TRAILER SOCKET INSECURE

Pass 8 Nov 2010 122,921 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 122,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 121,796 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 121,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 121,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 120,765 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 120,764 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 119,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 117,086 miles

bad oil leaks

Fail 23 Nov 2006 117,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 117,073 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 114,498 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2005 114,497 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad oil leaks!!!!!

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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C801 RBL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C801 RBL, 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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C801 RBL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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