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C439 HHG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,040 mi
Last recorded165,040 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC439 HHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 165,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower bulk head corroded no holes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower bulk head corroded no holes

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak back of transfer box by hand brake disk

Pass 16 May 2024 164,968 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Front Footwell corroded

Offside Front Footwell corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by a-frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 232,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 232,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 232,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 232,037 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

bathroom handle mounted to dash

Pass 1 Jul 2017 232,037 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 232,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 232,046 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light perishing on tyres

oil leak n/s/r axle

wheels extend outside wheel arches

Fail 31 May 2016 232,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light perishing on tyres

oil leak n/s/r axle

wheels extend outside wheel arches

Pass 18 May 2015 232,046 miles

Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear exhaust knocking

Fail 12 May 2015 232,037 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear exhaust knocking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 231,907 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust bracket loose

Fail 8 Jan 2014 231,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 17 Jan 2013 230,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Jan 2012 230,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 230,523 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 230,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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C439 HHG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C439 HHG, 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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C439 HHG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1986.

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