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C506 PHG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

267,146 mi
Last recorded267,146 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 PHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 267,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 265,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 264,793 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 264,769 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 263,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 263,493 miles

All four tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 8 May 2015 260,822 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

slight seepage from cylinder head area

Fail 30 Apr 2015 260,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

slight seepage from cylinder head area

Pass 17 May 2014 257,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 257,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 256,971 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 256,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 255,981 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 255,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 254,757 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 254,747 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Headlight main beam tell tail staying on when switch is opperated from main beam to dip beam.

Pass 17 May 2010 251,983 miles

temp switch leaking

top steering uj slight play

Fail 13 May 2010 95,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

temp switch leaking

top steering uj slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2005 249,821 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 249,817 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C506 PHG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C506 PHG, 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

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What year was C506 PHG registered?

C506 PHG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C506 PHG safe to buy?

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