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C154 CFG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

82,372 mi
Last recorded82,372 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC154 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,372 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 81,708 miles

Steering box oily

Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,901 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 80,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,760 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 79,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,492 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,488 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,864 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear axle ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,137 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,778 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 76,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,242 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all tyres have perished rubber

Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all tyres have perished rubber

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

O/S Rear Suspension Bump stop missing.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,715 miles

both front seat backs loose

both rear tyres very perished

parking brake binding

Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

both front seat backs loose

both rear tyres very perished

parking brake binding

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,577 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

chassis corrossion present

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,568 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

chassis corrossion present

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 74,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both sides rear shock absorber rubber bushes worn

both sides rear tyres deteriorating

offside rear bump stop missing

oil leaking from nearside front axle swivel joint

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing thin

off side rear bump stop missing

slight lift in off side front and near side front front track rod end

Fail 21 Jul 2008 72,878 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing thin

off side rear bump stop missing

slight lift in off side front and near side front front track rod end

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,309 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 71,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front hub oil seals damp

o/s/f tyre perished and low

o/s/r tyre perished

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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C154 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 C154 CFG, 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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C154 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1986.

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