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C176 MHD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 MHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 154,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 153,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 153,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

both front hub seals weeping

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres are 10 years old

both front hub seals weeping

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2021 152,766 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to fuel leak (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn jockey arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn jockey arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres are 10 years old

both front hub seals weeping

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2019 151,880 miles

small chip in windscreen swept area not effecting drivers view

Pass 10 Dec 2018 151,379 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 150,923 miles

Offside Rear hub seal weeping slightly

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box damp / no leak found during test

Pass 30 Sep 2016 150,763 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear hub seal slight weap

slight dampness steering box area

Pass 2 Oct 2015 150,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 149,965 miles

No handbrake telltale light

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 149,336 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 149,021 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 149,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 139,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 133,574 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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C176 MHD 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 87.5%.

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 C176 MHD, 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 C176 MHD registered?

C176 MHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C176 MHD safe to buy?

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