MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Non obligatory mirror missing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C852 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C852 AHN, 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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How do I check the history of C852 AHN?
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What year was C852 AHN registered?
C852 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C852 AHN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C852 AHN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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