CarVerify

Free Car Check

C115 TSG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,092 mi
Last recorded84,092 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 TSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,203 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,545 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 79,543 miles

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,753 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 74,772 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,734 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Pass 27 May 2017 71,586 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 71,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and split between two rear sections (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front behind front wheel chassis outrigger corroded and holed

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,635 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,634 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,695 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 69,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 68,258 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 68,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

ignition switch defective

Pass 2 May 2013 65,837 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,835 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 63,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,699 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C115 TSG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C115 TSG, 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

How do I check the history of C115 TSG?

You can check the full history of C115 TSG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C115 TSG registered?

C115 TSG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1986.

Is C115 TSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C115 TSG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C115 TSG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C115 TSG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.