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C308 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

248,428 mi
Last recorded248,428 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC308 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 248,428 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 248,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 245,209 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 245,209 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 244,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel hub (2.2.B.1g)

steering wheel fitted upside down.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 244,236 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Towbar component insecure towball is loose (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel hub (2.2.B.1g)

steering wheel fitted upside down.

Pass 3 May 2016 238,431 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2016 238,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 230,087 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 230,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2013 227,355 miles

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

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

n/s/rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 23 May 2012 222,465 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

Fail 18 May 2012 222,457 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

Pass 5 May 2011 219,155 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2010 216,056 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 212,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 212,218 miles

slight play rear "A"frame ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2007 209,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 208,938 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 208,938 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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C308 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C308 CTR, 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 C308 CTR registered?

C308 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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