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C384 BFB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,135 mi
Last recorded105,135 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC384 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 105,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

towbar has been removerd

Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,929 miles

fuel tank damp

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,926 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel tank damp

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,727 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,582 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,461 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,090 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,872 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 81,624 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber top washer worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,154 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 79,154 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,411 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 57,972 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,972 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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C384 BFB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C384 BFB, 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 C384 BFB registered?

C384 BFB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C384 BFB safe to buy?

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