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C281 OCN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,295 mi
Last recorded137,295 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC281 OCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 137,295 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 136,791 miles

Intake hose split

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 136,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp / join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 136,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp / join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 135,238 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 135,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Windscreen wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,301 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND TRANSFER BOX

Pass 29 Mar 2021 133,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 133,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush is missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering system fouling Hitting on engine sump guard (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 242,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 240,111 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 240,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 239,108 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 239,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 235,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 233,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 229,134 miles

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

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

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

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,494 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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C281 OCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C281 OCN, 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 C281 OCN?

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What year was C281 OCN registered?

C281 OCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C281 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C281 OCN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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