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C903 WKS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC903 WKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top and bottom spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centrer cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bulk head passanger side corroded

chassis corroded

hole in passanger foot well

Pass 9 Sep 2015 172,815 miles

advise battrey tray corroded

advise play in all four wheel bearings

advise under car corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 166,235 miles

Oil leak

advise battrey tray corroded and holed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 166,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

advise battrey tray corroded and holed

Pass 9 Aug 2013 163,086 miles

battery tray heavily corroded

chassis corroded

engine oil leak

front floor pans heavily corroded

front window n/s lower frame heavily corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear diff oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 163,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

battery tray heavily corroded

chassis corroded

engine oil leak

front floor pans heavily corroded

front window n/s lower frame heavily corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear diff oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 159,577 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 155,589 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 155,523 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside engine mtg deterioreted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 152,607 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 152,579 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 11 Jul 2009 143,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 143,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 141,854 miles

nsrear cab floor corroded but not an m o t failure

Pass 29 Aug 2007 137,969 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 137,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 136,163 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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C903 WKS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C903 WKS, 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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C903 WKS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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