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C203 BSR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,759 mi
Last recorded127,759 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC203 BSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 127,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 126,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 126,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 122,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,817 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 112,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,849 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,705 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,166 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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C203 BSR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C203 BSR, 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

How do I check the history of C203 BSR?

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What year was C203 BSR registered?

C203 BSR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C203 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C203 BSR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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