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C488 LTW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC488 LTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 107,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 107,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,145 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 106,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 105,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 241,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 103,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 101,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 100,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 98,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 96,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 95,233 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

steering box has slight play in shaft

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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C488 LTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C488 LTW, 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 C488 LTW?

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What year was C488 LTW registered?

C488 LTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C488 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C488 LTW shows 18 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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