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C426 BMS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,296 mi
Last recorded150,296 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC426 BMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 149,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 147,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 146,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 143,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 141,776 miles

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

fuel pump damp

Fail 19 Nov 2019 141,774 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel pump damp

Pass 23 Nov 2018 138,238 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 130,048 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 119,997 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 116,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight covering of oil on steering box

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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C426 BMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C426 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 C426 BMS registered?

C426 BMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is C426 BMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C426 BMS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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