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C943 USC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,463 mi
Last recorded49,463 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC943 USC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,463 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,463 miles

Oil leak ()

This vehicle has been prepared for off roading use

Underbody has been wax oyled

Fail 13 Nov 2017 46,463 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt loose 6x (4.2.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

This vehicle has been prepared for off roading use

Underbody has been wax oyled

Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,463 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 49,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,501 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,760 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,851 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 72,851 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,208 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,193 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,614 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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C943 USC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C943 USC, 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 C943 USC registered?

C943 USC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C943 USC safe to buy?

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