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C316 TMO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 4951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

200,387 mi
Last recorded200,387 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 200,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 197,213 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (all four) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 193,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 188,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 186,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 186,740 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 184,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 183,559 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 183,542 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 182,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 182,872 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 181,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hub leaking oil (near brake disc)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 177,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel hub leaking oil

Pass 11 Aug 2015 169,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 160,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle bushes slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2014 160,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle bushes slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,613 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 154,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 154,579 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 154,458 miles

chassis corrored

Pass 15 Oct 2009 154,453 miles

chassis and springs corrored

Pass 22 Sep 2008 154,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 154,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 151,261 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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C316 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C316 TMO, 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 C316 TMO registered?

C316 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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