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C49 LBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,505 mi
Last recorded125,505 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC49 LBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 125,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 125,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 123,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,609 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 119,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 115,960 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,469 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 107,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low near & offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 104,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,015 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 96,938 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,096 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 98,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,855 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,066 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,842 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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C49 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C49 LBW, 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 C49 LBW?

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What year was C49 LBW registered?

C49 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C49 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C49 LBW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C49 LBW have outstanding finance?

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