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C351 MFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

211,440 mi
Last recorded211,440 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 MFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 211,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 207,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 205,148 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 202,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 197,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 194,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 194,136 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 191,529 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear crossmember holled and corroded

slight leak steering box

some corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Apr 2017 188,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight leak steering box

some corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 18 Apr 2016 184,013 miles

some corrosion to bulkhead

some corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 23 Apr 2015 177,524 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bulkhead corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 172,325 miles

front bulk head corroded

some corrosion to underside

Fail 24 Apr 2013 166,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bulk head corroded

slight leak steering box

some corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Apr 2013 166,985 miles

front bulk head corroded

slight leak steering box

some corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Apr 2012 160,937 miles

Oil leak

slight power steering leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 160,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 155,297 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 149,253 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 149,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 133,036 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 133,015 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 117,703 miles

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

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

fuel cap replacement soon

side reapeators fitted but not working

Pass 17 Apr 2007 102,602 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 88,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 88,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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 MFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C351 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

C351 MFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1986.

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