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C858 SSA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,202 mi
Last recorded139,202 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC858 SSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 139,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 139,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Rear of engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering box not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached A Arm split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 136,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 136,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 130,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower shockabsorber sligtly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2015 127,087 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,784 miles

genral corrosion throught truck

Pass 2 Oct 2012 130,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosionfront panel below windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2012 130,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosionfront panel below windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 122,060 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 111,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 107,144 miles

Power steering box damp.

Slight play in front steering swivel ball.

Two nails in N/S front tyre.

Pass 3 May 2005 101,346 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2005 101,346 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fluid seap from power steering fluid container, damp below.

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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C858 SSA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C858 SSA, 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 C858 SSA registered?

C858 SSA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1986.

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