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C315 EUB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

239,479 mi
Last recorded239,479 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC315 EUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 239,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 238,670 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 237,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 237,969 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 237,958 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 237,954 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage likely to become detached drag link bar (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 237,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 237,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 234,122 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 234,120 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 232,058 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 232,042 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 230,661 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 230,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 228,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 228,180 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2014 220,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 220,113 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 216,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 216,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 213,518 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 206,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 118,693 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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C315 EUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 C315 EUB, 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 C315 EUB registered?

C315 EUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C315 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C315 EUB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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