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C107 MHD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,566 mi
Last recorded141,566 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC107 MHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 141,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis has been oil sprayed and all repairs undersealed

front hub seals damp

Pass 1 Jul 2025 141,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis and body has been oilsprayed and all repairs undersealed

front hub seals damp

Pass 19 Jul 2023 141,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 141,168 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

welding all covered

Fail 23 May 2022 141,168 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

welding all covered

Pass 26 Apr 2021 140,931 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle waxoiled or similar product

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,308 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 139,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,336 miles

Nearside Rear crossmember corroded

Offside Rear crossmember corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 134,265 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear cross member slight corrosion but not holed

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2016 133,335 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 132,334 miles

slight oil weep from front hubs slight oil leak from srering box slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 21 Feb 2014 129,810 miles

both outer sides of the rear cross member are corroded slightly but does not affect the vehicle strength.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 150,408 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 150,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 147,681 miles

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

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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C107 MHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C107 MHD, 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 C107 MHD registered?

C107 MHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1986.

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