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C804 MDS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC804 MDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,388 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,994 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,994 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 101,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 101,698 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 101,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,555 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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C804 MDS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C804 MDS, 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 C804 MDS registered?

C804 MDS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C804 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C804 MDS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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