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C351 AUB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,684 mi
Last recorded167,684 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 AUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 167,684 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under body & chassis are covered in chassis black

Fail 4 Jun 2025 167,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking also fuel pump in the tank is insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under body & chassis are covered in chassis black

Pass 17 Aug 2020 167,049 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 164,287 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 156,851 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 153,351 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasssis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 145,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 145,489 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure o/s and n/s due to mounting turret (2.7.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 136,859 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 136,859 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 127,689 miles

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,906 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 118,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,142 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 112,139 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 111,398 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 111,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 106,133 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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C351 AUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C351 AUB, 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 C351 AUB registered?

C351 AUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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