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C21 LCK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,376 mi
Last recorded116,376 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 LCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 116,376 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,789 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 115,780 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 113,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 111,642 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,932 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,917 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 109,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,368 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,368 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,956 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,316 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 107,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,011 miles

offside rear shock absorber piston has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,492 miles

steering drop arm joint gaitor is insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,829 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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C21 LCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C21 LCK, 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

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What year was C21 LCK registered?

C21 LCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C21 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 LCK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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