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C364 GVU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC364 GVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 156,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,527 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 156,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 156,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 156,043 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 155,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,595 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 153,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 153,138 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 153,137 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 152,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 150,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,687 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 148,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 147,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 143,555 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr and osr outer hub oil seal leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2009 143,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr and osr outer hub oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2008 135,501 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 130,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2006 130,069 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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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C364 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C364 GVU, 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 C364 GVU registered?

C364 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C364 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C364 GVU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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