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C218 THC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,410 mi
Last recorded180,410 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 THC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 180,410 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 178,890 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 176,356 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 176,356 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 174,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 171,586 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 168,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 164,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 155,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 146,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,070 miles

trade test

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,583 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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C218 THC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C218 THC, 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 C218 THC?

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What year was C218 THC registered?

C218 THC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1986.

Is C218 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C218 THC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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