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C926 EKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

215,923 mi
Last recorded215,923 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC926 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 215,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fanbelt in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2014 215,923 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fanbelt in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2013 200,029 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 200,019 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 199,995 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Battery tray area badly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 198,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 198,502 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 196,783 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 196,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

chassis very badly corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 194,804 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 183,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 173,452 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 173,452 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C926 EKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel 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 C926 EKH, 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 C926 EKH registered?

C926 EKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1986.

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