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A10 CPW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,058 mi
Last recorded150,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 CPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 150,058 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 147,138 miles

Light corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2024 147,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Light corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2023 146,935 miles

Front Axle out of aline

Fail 28 Nov 2023 146,934 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle out of aline

Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 145,347 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 145,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 145,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 145,180 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 145,025 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 144,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 144,912 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 144,334 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2014 144,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 142,757 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 142,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 142,620 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 142,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2009 139,158 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 139,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 136,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 133,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 131,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 128,305 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 128,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A10 CPW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A10 CPW, 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 A10 CPW registered?

A10 CPW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is A10 CPW safe to buy?

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