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C234 CHY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,929 mi
Last recorded102,929 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 CHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,387 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,460 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead surface corrosion

Offside Front bulkhead surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating corroded (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,067 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,172 miles

o/s/r axle oil seal leaking not affecting brakes

Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,172 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

o/s/r axle oil seal leaking not affecting brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,831 miles

Nearside Front panel damage

Offside Front inner hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 96,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes x2 which mount with axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes x2 which mount with axle (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are perished particly the fronts

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front hub seals leaking

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

Rear X-member corroded

Steering box drop arm has slight play

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,420 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front hub seals leaking

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

Rear X-member corroded

Steering box drop arm has slight play

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,636 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S wiper split but still clearing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis has various areas of corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2013 94,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S wiper split but still clearing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis has various areas of corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 94,300 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bump stops missing

Fail 17 Dec 2009 92,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bump stops missing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 91,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 87,063 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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C234 CHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C234 CHY, 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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C234 CHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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