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C831 EUD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 EUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 87,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

lower steering column uj at box has slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2009 87,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

lower steering column uj at box has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,476 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 86,471 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Propshaft component defective

exhaust held up with tiewraps

Pass 4 Nov 2006 84,234 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C831 EUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C831 EUD, 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 C831 EUD registered?

C831 EUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1986.

Is C831 EUD safe to buy?

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