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C470 EYF

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,751 mi
Last recorded194,751 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC470 EYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 194,751 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x 3 patches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox + pipe has holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery box rusted through but battery secure

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

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

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

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

Offside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing light not working

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 194,661 miles

Battery box rusted through but battery secure

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers Seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 194,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Battery box rusted through but battery secure

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers Seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 194,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x 2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery box rusted through but battery secure

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers Seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 193,804 miles

Battery box corroded/rusted through

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 193,804 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Battery box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front floor pan rusting through but not within prescribed areas

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 192,960 miles

Battery box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 192,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x 2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Battery box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 192,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + rear slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front propshaft - front uj slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 192,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 2 places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + rear slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front propshaft - front uj slight play

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 191,134 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 191,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 190,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar trailer socket damaged

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Sep 2017 190,118 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar trailer socket damaged

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 189,264 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 189,262 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear chassis rusting

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 187,591 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 187,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 182,337 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 182,337 miles

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

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

Corrosion at offside rear body mount

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 177,206 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering drop arm ball joint

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

Slight corrosion offside rear chassis

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 172,413 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion starting offside rear chassis

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 168,059 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 168,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 166,656 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 166,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Leak from power streering pump

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

Nearside front hub oil seal leaking

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 165,604 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2009 165,604 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2009 165,573 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Rear propshaft UJ badly worn, rear most.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 162,656 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 162,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 156,978 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 156,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 151,406 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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C470 EYF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C470 EYF, 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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C470 EYF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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