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C113 WPV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

268,375 mi
Last recorded268,375 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC113 WPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 268,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 260,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 253,342 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 247,284 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 247,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 239,283 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 239,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 234,072 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 234,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 227,861 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 221,612 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 221,445 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 215,613 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 215,604 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 212,272 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 212,272 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 206,963 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 206,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 201,621 miles

Oil leak

grease leak offside front hub not contaminting brake disc

Fail 26 Aug 2014 201,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

grease leak offside front hub not contaminting brake disc

Pass 10 Aug 2013 196,432 miles

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

slight misting of oil from steering box

Fail 9 Aug 2013 196,429 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

slight misting of oil from steering box

Pass 17 Aug 2012 190,648 miles

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

rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 190,648 miles

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

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

rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 186,077 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 186,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

general surface corrosion to rear chassis

o/s rear brake pipe end slight corrosion

oil leak

oil/grease qat rear hubs but not on brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2010 182,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 182,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

both rear back plates covered in oil

pas pipes rubbing on steering collumn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 180,111 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 180,111 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

nearside mirror cracked not effecting view

oil loss from both rear hubs not effecting brakes at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2008 174,725 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 174,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 163,869 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 163,869 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 159,698 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 159,698 miles

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

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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C113 WPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C113 WPV, 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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C113 WPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1986.

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