CarVerify

Free Car Check

C362 TMO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,573 mi
Last recorded66,573 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC362 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 66,573 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Aug 2025 64,442 miles

Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

freeplay in offside steering drop link

freeplay in steering wheel

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,009 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,678 miles

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,677 miles

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

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

front floor corroded and holed

Fail 17 Aug 2021 56,677 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside perfomance not met (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front floor corroded and holed

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,093 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,093 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,258 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,676 miles

battery light on

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,026 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,869 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,956 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 40,940 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 309,095 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,899 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 34,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,779 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C362 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C362 TMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C362 TMO?

You can check the full history of C362 TMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C362 TMO registered?

C362 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C362 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C362 TMO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C362 TMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C362 TMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.