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C418 ATP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

135,951 mi
Last recorded135,951 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC418 ATP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 135,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 135,951 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bumpstop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 135,930 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose not fitted (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected trackrod bent and fouling in axle guide (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bumpstop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front axle w/brg grease cap missing

Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,803 miles

BRAKE RESEVOIR CRACKING

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2025 134,750 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working WHEN ON HIGH BEAM (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.3.3 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE RESEVOIR CRACKING

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

SECONDARY BONNET RETAINING DEVICE NOT FUNCTIONING

Pass 10 May 2024 133,688 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 133,675 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside side repeater loose

Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,494 miles

Both indicator repeaters insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 132,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both indicator repeaters insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,365 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 131,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Smashed (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,964 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 129,951 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended Tangled (7.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage loose Nearside and offside. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,917 miles

Battery box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 128,903 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outrigger snapped off

Fail 21 Nov 2018 126,854 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working and wipers ? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outrigger snapped off

Offside Rear Hub damp

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale only working on main beam (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 120,193 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear crossmember / chassis corroded

steering damper rubber bush deteriorated

towbar removed

Fail 22 Oct 2009 120,193 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

steering damper rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2008 118,423 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 118,388 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 112,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s chassis corroded

o/s chassis corroded

top Coolant hose rubbing on clip

Pass 4 Oct 2006 109,739 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 109,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion gen chassis both sides

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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C418 ATP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 C418 ATP, 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 C418 ATP registered?

C418 ATP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C418 ATP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C418 ATP shows 25 tests with a 52% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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