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C151 TSG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,194 mi
Last recorded149,194 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 TSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 149,194 miles

Chassis undersealed inspection limited

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint weeping

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Diff weeping

Pass 5 Jun 2024 146,960 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 141,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 140,532 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 140,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 139,427 miles

fuel tank corrosion.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 138,837 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 138,833 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,392 miles

BOTH PROPSHAFTS ARE ON THE WRONG WAY ROUND

Nearside Front Outer BOLT MISSING FROM DRIVE MEMBER

SERIOUS OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Rear MUDFLAP INSECURE

Fail 7 Apr 2018 138,392 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak OUTPUT SHAFT (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively tight POSSIBLE LOWER KNUCKLE JOINT (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH PROPSHAFTS ARE ON THE WRONG WAY ROUND

Nearside Front Outer BOLT MISSING FROM DRIVE MEMBER

SERIOUS OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

BRAKE LAMP WORKS INTERMITTENTLY

Offside Front SEAT BELT FEMALE IS INCORRECT

Offside Rear MUDFLAP INSECURE

Pass 26 Apr 2017 137,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 137,114 miles

Central Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 133,239 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 133,239 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 130,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,761 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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C151 TSG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C151 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.

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What year was C151 TSG registered?

C151 TSG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1986.

Is C151 TSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C151 TSG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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