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C951 OUF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,612 mi
Last recorded87,612 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 OUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,612 miles

Steering Hydraulic Damper Bush Slightly Worn / Play

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,542 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs inner face 50% corroded outside not visable (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

o/s and n/s/f floor sections corroded

strong advise o/s and n/s/r suspension stops corroding off chasis

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,514 miles

chasis welded and heavy underseal

front brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2020 87,487 miles

Emissions not tested holes in exhaust sections (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various boxes and pipes front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

chasis welded and heavy underseal

front brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,580 miles

both front axle hubseals leak

exhaust blowing and deteriorated throughout

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,575 miles

front swivels misting in oil

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,231 miles

underside miting in oil, ie hub swivels.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,953 miles

underside misting in oil

Fail 27 Aug 2013 89,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside misting in oil

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,473 miles

engine oil leaks eveident

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,797 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 79,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,282 miles

Nearside rear chassis corroded

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 OUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C951 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

C951 OUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C951 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C951 OUF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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