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C203 LBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,079 mi
Last recorded116,079 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC203 LBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,079 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 116,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 115,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,657 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 115,646 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,601 miles

Advise - Front Disc's corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 114,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advise - Front Disc's corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 113,548 miles

n/s front wiper blade ruber split

steering box oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 113,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front wiper blade ruber split

o/s front side light wrong bulb

o/s rear light wrong bulb

steering box oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 111,685 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on centre tread

steering box weeping

Pass 28 Jul 2009 108,394 miles

steering damper mounting bushes worn

Fail 27 Jul 2009 108,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering damper mounting bushes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 105,084 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

steering box lower seal weeping

Pass 6 Jul 2007 102,384 miles

seepage from steering box

Fail 6 Jul 2007 102,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

fluid around steering box drop arm

Pass 21 Jul 2006 99,943 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 99,943 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C203 LBW, 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 C203 LBW registered?

C203 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C203 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C203 LBW shows 21 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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