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C166 EHW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC166 EHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,249 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,081 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,197 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 109,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 108,025 miles

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 25 Nov 2021 108,021 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 5 Mar 2020 106,582 miles

handbrake warning light on

oil leaks

power steering box removed and replaced with manual steering box

Fail 29 Feb 2020 106,552 miles

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

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

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

handbrake warning light on

oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,904 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2019 103,901 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake insecure brake split pin broken (1.1.21 (c))

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 99,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 97,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 96,173 miles

front tyres slight perishing inner edge

oil leaks to axle and transmisson

Fail 11 Jul 2014 96,140 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leaks to axle and transmisson

front tyres slight perishing inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,927 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fluctuation to front brakes

slight oil leak to o/s front off vehicle

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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C166 EHW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C166 EHW, 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 C166 EHW registered?

C166 EHW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C166 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C166 EHW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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