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C188 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,738 mi
Last recorded240,738 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 240,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 240,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 234,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 234,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 229,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 225,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy may require attention soon

Pass 20 Mar 2019 221,905 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 220,722 miles

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

Nearside floor corroded. not in any prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2017 219,365 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 219,361 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket missing nut missing (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket missing nut missing (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 218,058 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong advice (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong advice (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 216,554 miles

Oil leak

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 216,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 213,578 miles

Oil leak

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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C188 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C188 CTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C188 CTR registered?

C188 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C188 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C188 CTR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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