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C902 DDE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,155 mi
Last recorded149,155 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 DDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 149,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 148,948 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 146,373 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 143,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 139,962 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 138,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 137,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 136,528 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 136,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 135,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 133,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 133,320 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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C902 DDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C902 DDE, 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 C902 DDE registered?

C902 DDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C902 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C902 DDE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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