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C110 PNV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,859 mi
Last recorded216,859 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC110 PNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 216,859 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 215,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 215,452 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 215,431 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 213,234 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 208,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 204,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 199,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 199,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 198,028 miles

advise rusty front shockabsorber towers

Pass 30 Oct 2014 169,914 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 195,651 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 195,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 193,285 miles

advise nsr inner bumper corroded

advise oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 188,175 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 185,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 184,344 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 184,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 180,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 180,436 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 173,434 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 164,139 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise steering is light

Pass 26 Apr 2007 164,139 miles

advise steering is light

Pass 24 Apr 2006 153,358 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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C110 PNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C110 PNV, 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 C110 PNV registered?

C110 PNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C110 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C110 PNV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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