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CSU 623

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,186 mi
Last recorded86,186 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 623
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,186 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 86,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 84,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 84,326 miles

Minor leaks in exhaust pipe.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,229 miles

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

offside front brake pipeslightly damaged

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 82,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front brake pipeslightly damaged

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 80,727 miles

Outer sidewall damage to nearside rear and offside front tyres.

Slight leak from exhaust centre joint.

Pass 2 May 2009 79,405 miles

chassis has been welded

front inner disc faces worn

underside showing signs of corrosion

water leak from pump area

Pass 26 Apr 2008 78,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 78,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 77,662 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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CSU 623 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CSU 623, 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

How do I check the history of CSU 623?

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What year was CSU 623 registered?

CSU 623 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is CSU 623 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 623 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CSU 623 have outstanding finance?

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