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C357 HBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

284,185 mi
Last recorded284,185 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC357 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 284,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

all underside and components covered in wax oil

rear exhaust corroded

slight leak both sides front swivel seals

slight oil leak transfer box

Pass 5 Mar 2025 283,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxed (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside and chassis covered in wax oil

both front swivels leaking slightly

corrosion to hole o/s/f footwell outside prescribed area

o/s/f outrigger corroded to hole

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 282,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 282,211 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front swivel housings leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 280,214 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box has slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front swivel housings leaking

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 278,420 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2020 277,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel seals leaking slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 277,194 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated battery tray (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within floor to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel seals leaking slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 275,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall split and perished

Nearside Front Swivel seals worn

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

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

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres have age related cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,445 miles

Offside Rear chassis has some corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2017 27,445 miles

Offside Rear chassis has some corrosion

Steering column universal joint insecure lower (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 272,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded On Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 270,680 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 270,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 269,684 miles

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

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Fail 2 Jun 2014 269,684 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 13 May 2013 268,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

viscous fan jammed fouling cover

Fail 13 May 2013 268,362 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

viscous fan jammed fouling cover

Pass 13 Jun 2012 267,226 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 267,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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C357 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C357 HBA, 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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C357 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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