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C422 OVW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,705 mi
Last recorded187,705 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC422 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 187,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 186,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 184,709 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 182,608 miles

All underside components showing a degree of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear showing a degree of corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 182,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All underside components showing a degree of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear showing a degree of corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 179,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold to system joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front axle swivel hub joint slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and associated components showing a degree of corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 179,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold to system joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front axle swivel hub joint slight leak

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and associated components showing a degree of corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 175,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold to system joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front axle swivel hub joint slight leak

Underside of vehicle and associated underside components showing a degree of corrosion

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

Pass 18 May 2020 173,551 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel slight leak

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

Offside Front Axle swivel slight leak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 170,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 170,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 166,013 miles

Chassis beginning to corrode rear crossmember

Front steering swivels slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 162,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 159,249 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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C422 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C422 OVW, 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 C422 OVW registered?

C422 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C422 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C422 OVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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