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TRC 8X

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,194 mi
Last recorded147,194 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRC 8X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 147,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 145,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 138,709 miles

corrosion at rear chassis sections and front floors

Fail 17 Sep 2010 138,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion at rear chassis sections and front floors

Pass 5 Sep 2009 131,829 miles

front brake pads have worn thin.

brake pipes at front both sides are rusty.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 124,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 119,276 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 119,276 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 119,083 miles

light switches loose .

offside rear shockabsorber loose.

oil leak nearside traction joint.

rear foglight damaged & repaired with tape.

rear number plate just acceptable for test.

rear reflectors different sizes.

steeringbox drop arm balljoint cover missing.

Fail 25 Oct 2006 119,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

light switches loose .

offside rear shockabsorber loose.

oil leak nearside traction joint.

rear foglight damaged & repaired with tape.

rear number plate just acceptable for test.

rear reflectors different sizes.

steeringbox drop arm balljoint cover missing.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 119,083 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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TRC 8X is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TRC 8X, 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 TRC 8X?

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What year was TRC 8X registered?

TRC 8X is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is TRC 8X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRC 8X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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