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C196 DNA

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

192,575 mi
Last recorded192,575 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 DNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 192,575 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 192,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 191,769 miles

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

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

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

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

slight seepage from power steering pump

Fail 7 Mar 2024 191,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight seepage from power steering pump

Pass 16 Mar 2023 191,206 miles

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewalls

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on the tread pattern

Pass 28 Feb 2022 191,051 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 190,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 190,561 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2019 190,286 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 189,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 189,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 188,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine cooling fan not working

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 188,361 miles

engine cooling fan not working

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 187,920 miles

all four road springs rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2014 187,913 miles

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

all four road springs rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 187,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 185,836 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 185,762 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 184,685 miles

os ns front ball joint covers perished

Pass 8 May 2009 183,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 181,902 miles

front floor corroding offside boarder line pass

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2008 181,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front floor corroding offside boarder line pass

some corrosion on brake pipes

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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C196 DNA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C196 DNA, 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 C196 DNA registered?

C196 DNA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1986.

Is C196 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C196 DNA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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