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C855 EHU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,688 mi
Last recorded110,688 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC855 EHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 110,688 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,106 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing diff hanger (2.2.C.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,094 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

bonnet pull handle missing

engine management light on

Oil leak

nearside front swivel seal slightly leaking

nearside headlamp adjuster not working but aim ok and headlight seccure

nearside rear trailing arm slight play in bush (onto chassis)

offside front swivel seal slightly leaking

offside front track rod end boot perished but not split

offside headlamp adjuster not working but aim ok and headlight seccure

offside rear calliper looks damp but no visable leak

offside rear trailing arm slight play in bush (onto chassis)

slight play in front propshaft sliding joint

Pass 31 May 2014 98,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f seat belt buckel damaged but still working as required

Fail 21 May 2014 97,974 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

o/s/f seat belt buckel damaged but still working as required

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,913 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

Offside rear shockabsorber rubbers worn

Wipers only work on full speed

Fail 25 May 2013 80,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front bull bar loose

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

Offside rear shockabsorber rubbers worn

Wipers only work on full speed

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,836 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear exhaust bracket loose

Slight play in rear shockabsorber bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads low

Rear exhaust bracket loose

Slight play in rear shockabsorber bushes

Unable to open nearside rear door

Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,865 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,255 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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C855 EHU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C855 EHU, 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 C855 EHU registered?

C855 EHU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C855 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C855 EHU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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