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C478 LBH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

218,796 mi
Last recorded218,796 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC478 LBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 218,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 217,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 217,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 217,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 217,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 216,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 216,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 216,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 216,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 215,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 214,660 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 213,337 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 212,041 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 209,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 206,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 204,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 201,898 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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C478 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C478 LBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C478 LBH?

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What year was C478 LBH registered?

C478 LBH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C478 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C478 LBH shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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