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C492 TMO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC492 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 116,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,593 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive tbox/gbox/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 6 Apr 2024 116,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 116,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 116,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on numerous components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,292 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,745 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 110,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 109,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 108,150 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 108,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 106,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front road wheel is a different size to nearside front

offside rear tyre has cuts in the tread

Fail 24 Aug 2009 106,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front road wheel is a different size to nearside front

offside rear tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 1 Sep 2008 106,204 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 106,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 104,268 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 104,268 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

middle mounting on exhaust is missing but still secure

Pass 14 Sep 2006 102,009 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 102,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Drag link balljoint dust cover damaged

Windscreen not fitted at time of test

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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C492 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C492 TMO, 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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What year was C492 TMO registered?

C492 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C492 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C492 TMO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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