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C314 SFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,794 mi
Last recorded151,794 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC314 SFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 151,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 151,677 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 151,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 151,630 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 151,246 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 150,243 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 148,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 147,843 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 14,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 147,024 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 147,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 146,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 146,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 144,258 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 144,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 143,705 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 143,705 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 143,196 miles

O/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Rear diff bearings noisey

Fail 12 Jul 2011 143,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Rear diff bearings noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2010 141,943 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 141,943 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C314 SFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C314 SFE, 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 C314 SFE registered?

C314 SFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C314 SFE safe to buy?

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