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C36 HBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC36 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 63,874 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 63,871 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,667 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,508 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 63,508 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,079 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake tell tale light not working.

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,364 miles

handbrake ' tell tale ' not working.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 62,355 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly switch. (1.4.B.1e)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly switch. (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative for n/s indicator (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Screenwash poor

handbrake ' tell tale ' not working.

handbrake lever has fair amount of travel.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 61,482 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 60,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,586 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,130 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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C36 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C36 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C36 HBA registered?

C36 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C36 HBA safe to buy?

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