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C318 CPW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 CPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 93,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 82,305 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,379 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,910 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,993 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,727 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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C318 CPW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C318 CPW, 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

How do I check the history of C318 CPW?

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What year was C318 CPW registered?

C318 CPW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C318 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 CPW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C318 CPW have outstanding finance?

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