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C346 ETT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC346 ETT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 99,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 99,119 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 99,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 98,624 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 98,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,466 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,040 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,040 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,988 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 94,978 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,074 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,306 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,326 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,153 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 88,147 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 85,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,261 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

slight oil leak o/s front hub

Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,494 miles

slight oil leak o/s front hub

Pass 12 Feb 2007 79,641 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 79,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,134 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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C346 ETT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C346 ETT, 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 C346 ETT registered?

C346 ETT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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