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C917 COT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,199 mi
Last recorded95,199 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC917 COT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,199 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,199 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front hub bearing slight roughness

steering damper bush has some wear

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all discs corroded

nearside steering pipe damp

play detected on both sides front swivel bearings

rear propshaft spicers worn

water leak at thermostat housing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,506 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all discs corroded

nearside steering pipe damp

play detected on both sides front swivel bearings

rear propshaft spicers worn

water leak at thermostat housing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,807 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,177 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,119 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,119 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 70,117 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 68,890 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 68,890 miles

Centre Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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C917 COT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 C917 COT, 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 C917 COT registered?

C917 COT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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