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C115 EBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,452 mi
Last recorded147,452 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 EBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 147,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.50/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.50/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f , n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazards not working/pre 1st april 1986

steering damper bush,s worn

Pass 16 Dec 2024 147,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 147,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure refit (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 147,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension bushes perished

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 145,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rusting on both chassis rails

Fail 26 Nov 2021 145,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose retighten (7.1.1 (b))

surface rusting on both chassis rails

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt retighten (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 144,010 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s n/s chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 142,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 140,217 miles

n/s front outrigger corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 140,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)

n/s front outrigger corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 137,119 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 18 Dec 2015 137,119 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet new clip (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin replaced (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Dec 2014 136,470 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 136,243 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 135,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 134,189 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2009 132,291 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2009 132,291 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Mar 2009 132,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2007 129,366 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2007 129,364 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 129,235 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 128,753 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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C115 EBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C115 EBA, 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 C115 EBA registered?

C115 EBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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