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C45 LFM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,535 mi
Last recorded129,535 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 LFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 129,535 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2025 129,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 128,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 128,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 127,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 126,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corrorded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corrorded all over

power steering pipe has slight sepage of oil

vehicle heavily under sealed all over

vehicle welded all over

Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,133 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inner arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corrorded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corrorded all over

power steering pipe has slight sepage of oil

vehicle heavily under sealed all over

vehicle welded all over

Pass 28 Oct 2016 125,653 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion out post (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out post (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 125,643 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both front hubs leaking

both rear hubs leaking

this vehicle is dangerous to be on the road

Pass 18 Feb 2013 121,815 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 121,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions not tested due to tail pipe missing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,850 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 120,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 120,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 116,784 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 116,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 112,349 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 104,417 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 104,400 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from n/s front hub seal

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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C45 LFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C45 LFM, 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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C45 LFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1986.

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