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C884 FDV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

181,692 mi
Last recorded181,692 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC884 FDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 181,692 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 181,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device insecure top u/j on steering loose (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 177,184 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside outer seat/seat belt not tested

Brake pedal a little spongy at times

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in top coloum steering universal joint

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 177,170 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Baby seat fitted to nearside outer seat/seat belt not tested

Brake pedal a little spongy at times

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in top coloum steering universal joint

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 172,364 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 172,345 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 168,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

main beam warning light not working

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

passengers door mirror cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2013 168,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

main beam warning light not working

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

passengers door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2013 168,357 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

main beam warning light builb not working

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 28 Nov 2011 167,936 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 167,936 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 167,175 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 167,160 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 167,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 159,007 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 159,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C884 FDV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 C884 FDV, 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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C884 FDV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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