CarVerify

Free Car Check

C441 RAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,761 mi
Last recorded144,761 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC441 RAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 144,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 144,750 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 144,730 miles

Central Rear axle stabiliser ball joint gaiter in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front swivel bearings worn

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 144,730 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen new jets required (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades 13" std (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear axle stabiliser ball joint gaiter in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front swivel bearings worn

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 144,713 miles

Body component slightly loose Back door,not likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 144,710 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Body component slightly loose Back door,not likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 144,360 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,089 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub area,not affecting braking but advise to monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 144,089 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub area,not affecting braking but advise to monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 143,949 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 143,768 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 152,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 143,725 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 138,822 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 138,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 137,193 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 136,854 miles

Rear fog light faded

Steering box slightly damp

Pass 29 Nov 2006 136,636 miles

Leak from power steering box

Rear chassis corroded at rear

Rear fog lamp faded

Pass 1 Dec 2005 136,372 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 136,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog lamp discoloured

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C441 RAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C441 RAO, 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

How do I check the history of C441 RAO?

You can check the full history of C441 RAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C441 RAO registered?

C441 RAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is C441 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C441 RAO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C441 RAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C441 RAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.