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C908 LMW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,468 mi
Last recorded156,468 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 LMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 156,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 156,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 154,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 151,156 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 151,150 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,498 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 148,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,541 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 143,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 139,515 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,756 miles

o/s/f washer aim, poor.

slight leak, front axle

small splits in front wipers

some play in both rear shock-abs top mounts (KNOCK?)

some rust on metal brake pipes

some wear in front axle mounting bushes

steel road wheel O/S/R

steering stiff in parts?

Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,566 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2012 128,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 121,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 112,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 107,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 103,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 103,704 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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C908 LMW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C908 LMW, 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 C908 LMW registered?

C908 LMW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C908 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C908 LMW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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