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C367 BMS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC367 BMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 144,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 144,231 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel offside and nearside (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 134,130 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 134,117 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine at turbo and sump sender unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective pitman arm locking tab not folded over securing nut (2.1.3 (d))

rear suspension has no reserve travel upwards

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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C367 BMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C367 BMS, 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

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What year was C367 BMS registered?

C367 BMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C367 BMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C367 BMS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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