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C206 CBX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

128,419 mi
Last recorded128,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC206 CBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 128,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,197 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 119,829 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 119,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,311 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 114,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 113,702 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swan neck drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,571 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,275 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 107,191 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 105,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 104,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 102,741 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,170 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 90,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 88,099 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 86,758 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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C206 CBX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 C206 CBX, 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 C206 CBX registered?

C206 CBX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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