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C363 OVW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,745 mi
Last recorded195,745 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC363 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 195,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 193,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 190,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 187,009 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

handbrake only just met requirements, may need adjustment

Fail 21 Mar 2023 187,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

handbrake only just met requirements, may need adjustment

Pass 22 Oct 2021 185,119 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 185,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 183,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 181,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 180,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 170,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 159,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 154,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,987 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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C363 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C363 OVW, 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 C363 OVW?

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What year was C363 OVW registered?

C363 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 1986.

Is C363 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C363 OVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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