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C926 SCF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,305 mi
Last recorded149,305 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC926 SCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 149,305 miles

Offside Front seat belt and buckle not connecting

Fail 15 Sep 2023 149,305 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member badly in inner centre corroded and o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat belt and buckle not connecting

Pass 17 Feb 2017 147,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 147,155 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,286 miles

Engine stabilizer mount slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake efficiency only just meets legal requirements further inspection may be needed

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,400 miles

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear cross member has signs of slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering arm ball joint has slight free play

steering damper rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2015 141,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear cross member has signs of slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering arm ball joint has slight free play

steering damper rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 138,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front registration plate slightly damaged

front seats deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 134,679 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Jan 2013 134,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 127,839 miles

slight leak from pump

Fail 19 Oct 2010 127,809 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 123,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 123,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 119,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 115,106 miles

ther is a slight diesel leak from pump

Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,158 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 105,287 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 105,287 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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C926 SCF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SCF, 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 SCF registered?

C926 SCF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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