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C955 DVG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,246 mi
Last recorded139,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC955 DVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 139,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 138,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 138,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 135,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,478 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer in very poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various suspension bushes perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,980 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake effort low

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Various oil leaks from engine and transmition

Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake effort low

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Various oil leaks from engine and transmition

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,056 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

nearside front floor sectio corroding, not in prescribed area

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,998 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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C955 DVG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C955 DVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C955 DVG registered?

C955 DVG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C955 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C955 DVG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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