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C209 TMO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC209 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 74,152 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2025 73,885 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 73,885 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,452 miles

General underbody corrosion

Welding repairs to bulkhead

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,421 miles

Headlights in poor condition

Welding repairs to bulkhead

Pass 25 Nov 2005 73,394 miles

slight leak both front hubs

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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C209 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C209 TMO, 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 C209 TMO registered?

C209 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C209 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C209 TMO shows 7 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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