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C442 CNW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC442 CNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2026 125,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower bulk head correded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis in front of prevouis repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired under battery tray correded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower bulk head to floor correded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

chassis correded

chassis had lots of prevouse repairs

surface rust under body

Pass 21 Nov 2024 126,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 126,065 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (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))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swival seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 126,065 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swival seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,382 miles

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

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From the pump return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,379 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Offside at the steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Lower universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

All four coil springs are corroded

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From the pump return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 118,521 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 118,510 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking injector pump leaking fuel whilst running (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central section corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached and lower (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure panhard bar to support/drop bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central section corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering damper n/s bush insecure (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,767 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 113,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,159 miles

Both track rod ends have a small cut in the dust cover

Drivers seat belt frayed on edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 108,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel lift pump (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Engine has a fuel leak (from the lift pump) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near the radius arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near the radius arm (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Both track rod ends have a small cut in the dust cover

Drivers seat belt frayed on edges

Gearbox cross member is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

There is an oil leak from the transmission brake assembly

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,137 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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C442 CNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C442 CNW, 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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C442 CNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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