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C323 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,469 mi
Last recorded139,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC323 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 139,469 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Binding Slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2026 139,469 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Binding Slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2013 133,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 124,489 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 124,412 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,726 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 109,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,294 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,081 miles

Clutch hydraulic hose rubbing on body

Near side mirror cracked but not effecting view to the rear

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,057 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Cluch hydraulic hoses rubbing against body

Near side mirror cracked but not effecting view to the rear

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,806 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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C323 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C323 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 C323 CTR registered?

C323 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C323 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C323 CTR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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