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C462 SFL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,865 mi
Last recorded228,865 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 SFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 228,865 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 228,842 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 226,113 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 226,082 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake valve leaking valve block area (1.1.7 (d) (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 Fuel system component leaking injector pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 225,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 224,135 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body mounts corroded

o/s and n/s front hub seals leak

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 26 May 2023 224,080 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body mounts corroded

o/s and n/s front hub seals leak

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 9 Mar 2022 223,107 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight leak

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 222,340 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

all tyres badly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 221,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion appearing in chassis in various places

corrosion in bulkhead o/s

front pipe loose

play in rear prop rear u.j

wipers split

Pass 25 Oct 2013 220,032 miles

front hub seals leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 220,021 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

front hub seals leak

front prop joint worn out

power steering belt loose

Pass 30 Aug 2012 219,162 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Aug 2012 219,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 218,113 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 218,074 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 217,093 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 216,348 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 216,339 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 216,331 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear propshaft rear universal joint badly worn

Pass 2 Jan 2008 214,615 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 214,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 213,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 212,665 miles

brake pedal has slight amount of travel

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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C462 SFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C462 SFL, 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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C462 SFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1986.

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