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C513 OCX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC513 OCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,298 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f brake flex insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,738 miles

Offside Front brake flexible insecure

rear prop shaft sliding joint worn

Fail 9 Dec 2024 110,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake flexible insecure

rear prop shaft sliding joint worn

Pass 8 Dec 2023 110,553 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,317 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 110,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,076 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

baqckplate to brake hub

Fail 8 Oct 2020 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

baqckplate to brake hub

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,403 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 107,403 miles

Central Rear Brake drum contaminated hand brake drum contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,778 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,357 miles

Central Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,903 miles

Both front wiper blades are split

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Play on steering box drop arm/drag link joint (2.2.B.1f)

O/S front hub is pitted and leaks slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front wiper blades are split

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Play on steering box drop arm/drag link joint (2.2.B.1f)

O/S front hub is pitted and leaks slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 91,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,758 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 96,640 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 95,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 91,674 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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C513 OCX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C513 OCX, 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 C513 OCX registered?

C513 OCX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C513 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C513 OCX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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