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C10 BOG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,743 mi
Last recorded178,743 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 BOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 178,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 176,456 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 175,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 175,021 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 174,481 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 174,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 173,051 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 172,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 171,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hand brake performance poor (16%)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 169,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 168,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 167,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 166,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 164,106 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 162,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 162,308 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 161,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 159,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 155,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 151,789 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 151,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 162,512 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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C10 BOG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C10 BOG, 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 C10 BOG registered?

C10 BOG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C10 BOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 BOG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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