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C878 EHU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,311 mi
Last recorded141,311 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC878 EHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 141,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 140,899 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 138,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 138,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 137,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 137,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 136,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 135,440 miles

both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewall - o/s down to cord but within limits

slight play in n/s/f steering arm joint & gaitor splitting

surface rust on brake springs & shockers

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2015 135,438 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewall - o/s down to cord but within limits

slight play in n/s/f steering arm joint & gaitor splitting

surface rust on brake springs & shockers

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 134,193 miles

front wipers splitting on edges

headlamp focus on lower limits

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in n/s drag link ball joint

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface rust on coil springs

Pass 11 Dec 2012 133,035 miles

dampness around bottom of steering box

general surface rust on chassis rails & all steering/suspension components

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

small split on n/s wiper blade end

surface rust on coil springs

surface rust on front & rear brake pipes (minor)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 132,641 miles

slight cuts in all four tyrre side walls

slight surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

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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C878 EHU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C878 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 C878 EHU registered?

C878 EHU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C878 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C878 EHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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