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C8 LRN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,210 mi
Last recorded88,210 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 88,210 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 88,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,946 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,916 miles

All chassis corroded

All coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 78,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All chassis corroded

All coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,904 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 75,904 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 75,561 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Surface corrosion on chassis

excessive corrosion on offside front body (near door hinge)

Fail 19 May 2008 75,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Surface corrosion on chassis

excessive corrosion on offside front body (near door hinge)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,368 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 35,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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C8 LRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc lpg 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 C8 LRN, 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 C8 LRN registered?

C8 LRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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