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C951 AHN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,110 mi
Last recorded166,110 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 AHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 166,110 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive At fuel pump on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front radiator mounting not fixed

Fail 22 Aug 2019 166,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At outrigger mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle end of radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail At axle (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive At fuel pump on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front radiator mounting not fixed

Pass 23 Aug 2018 159,242 miles

Fuel pump slight leak

Fail 14 Aug 2018 159,240 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel pump slight leak

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hub slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 153,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 149,974 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded/worn

Fail 9 Aug 2016 149,974 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear axle flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead outrigger (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead outrigger (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

front brake discs heavily corroded/worn

Pass 8 Mar 2015 149,939 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 149,939 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 149,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 149,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 149,354 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 149,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 149,354 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 148,649 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 148,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 147,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 147,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 138,366 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 138,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant leak at radiator area

o/s front hub cap missing and axle leaking oil from end

rear diff pinion seal leaking

rear propshaft u/j worn

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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C951 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 C951 AHN, 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 C951 AHN registered?

C951 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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