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C506 WGV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,571 mi
Last recorded159,571 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 WGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 159,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f and rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Dec 2024 158,635 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 158,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 158,377 miles

both rear and o/s/f bump stops missing

hub seal looks to be leaking at o/s/r

Pass 2 Dec 2022 157,393 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are a little bit cracked on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 157,376 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are a little bit cracked on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 157,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 157,122 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 155,379 miles

slight weep of grease from n/s/f hub

o/s/f and both rear bump stops missing

oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 Dec 2018 153,841 miles

o/s/f and both rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 150,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear body mount has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 150,577 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear bump stops are missing

Front prop shaft rear u/j is worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2016 149,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 143,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 139,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 139,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 136,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 132,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 132,324 miles

rear bump stops missing

spare wheel carrier bars sticking out spare wheel not working

Fail 6 Sep 2010 132,296 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear bump stops missing

spare wheel carrier bars sticking out spare wheel not working

Pass 7 Sep 2009 131,017 miles

Chassis corroding.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 129,910 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 129,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 124,923 miles

offside rear brake slightly low reading

wiper blades need replaceing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 122,149 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 122,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WGV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C506 WGV, 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 C506 WGV registered?

C506 WGV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C506 WGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C506 WGV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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