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C452 CNW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,257 mi
Last recorded119,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC452 CNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 119,257 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 119,257 miles

Position lamp not working ALL POSISTION LAMPS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 118,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024

Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 117,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function cone over shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected play at box (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,099 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 112,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 112,792 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn steering drag link (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,521 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

slight play in both rear axle front bush

Fail 9 Apr 2019 110,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in both rear axle front bush

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,015 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,528 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 97,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 96,820 miles

under body rusty noise in engine

Fail 8 Apr 2009 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,713 miles

oil leaks,, underbody rusty,,os seat belt slight fluffing,, front brake hoses perished

Fail 8 Apr 2008 92,694 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks,, underbody rusty,,os seat belt slight fluffing,, front brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Oct 2006 80,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

steering damper bushes worn under body rusty in places

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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C452 CNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C452 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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C452 CNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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