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C293 HMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,182 mi
Last recorded38,182 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC293 HMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 34,606 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside battery tray corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 30,868 miles

Battery Tray Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

battery box corrded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 30,193 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

battery box corrded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded and holed not structual

battery compartment corroded

indicator switch worn

Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,102 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded (not structural)

battery compartment corroded

indicator switch worn

Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery mounting box section corroded

indicator switch worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

indicator switch worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,344 miles

Oil leak

indicator switch worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

indicator switch worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,988 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,196 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 17,196 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner arches corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 4,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,342 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C293 HMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C293 HMB, 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 C293 HMB registered?

C293 HMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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