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C331 OVW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

227,100 mi
Last recorded227,100 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 227,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to the rear brake pipes are corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The foot well has signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2024 222,527 miles

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

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2023 214,549 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 214,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 204,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis covered in under sill

Pass 11 Dec 2021 198,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 189,454 miles

Offside Front drivers door catch worn

vehicle covered in underseal (limited vision on some components )

Pass 4 Dec 2019 181,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 173,712 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear bump stop missing

underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 170,234 miles

No number plates fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak

Small tear in offside rear tyre

Various signs of light corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 29 Dec 2014 170,210 miles

No number plates fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak

Various signs of light corrosion to vehicle underside

small tear in offside rear tyre

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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C331 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C331 OVW, 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 C331 OVW registered?

C331 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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