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C848 BHA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC848 BHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 140,732 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 140,531 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 140,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 140,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 140,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 140,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 140,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 140,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 140,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 139,282 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 139,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 139,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 138,687 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 138,687 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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C848 BHA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C848 BHA, 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 C848 BHA registered?

C848 BHA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C848 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C848 BHA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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