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C192 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,970 mi
Last recorded51,970 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC192 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 51,970 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tractor joints leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,190 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 50,190 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,621 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 49,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both doors slightly fractured by hinges and corroded at the bottom

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 49,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both doors slightly fractured by hinges and corroded at the bottom

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 49,015 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 49,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,501 miles

front hub seals weeping

seat belts in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2016 48,501 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front hub seals weeping

seat belts in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,974 miles

hub seals leaking

oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,911 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,292 miles

battery insecure failure item as of april of 2012

nsf hub seal leaking

osf hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

battery insecure failure item as of april of 2012

nsf hub seal leaking

osf hub seal leaking

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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C192 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C192 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.

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C192 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C192 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C192 CTR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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