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C859 HOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,074 mi
Last recorded69,074 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC859 HOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,404 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,942 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,165 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB AREA DAMP

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

Pass 21 May 2009 65,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 63,565 miles

nearside headlamp reflector starting to deteriorate and affect beam image

Fail 6 May 2008 63,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside headlamp reflector starting to deteriorate and affect beam image

Pass 8 May 2007 62,097 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 62,097 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both headlamp reflectors badly corroded

offside sidelight & side repeater are dim in operation

Fail 6 May 2006 60,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 60,970 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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C859 HOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C859 HOX, 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 C859 HOX registered?

C859 HOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 1986.

Is C859 HOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C859 HOX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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