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C131 GWL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,517 mi
Last recorded136,517 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 GWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 136,517 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 136,514 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2022 135,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,475 miles

all tyres have some cracking in rubber but not yo cords

Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,474 miles

engine oil leak

some perishing on all four tyres

Pass 2 May 2019 132,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 131,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases some pin holes in rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint ralco bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top racol bush (2.5.B.1a)

both rear axle bump stops poor

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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C131 GWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C131 GWL, 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 C131 GWL registered?

C131 GWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C131 GWL safe to buy?

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