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C51 LBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

1,396 mi
Last recorded1,396 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC51 LBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 1,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 39,699 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,363 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 39,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,332 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,804 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 33,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,579 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 33,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,013 miles

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

bearing noise from nearside rear hub when wheel spun, no roughness detected

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,725 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,367 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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C51 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C51 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 C51 LBW?

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What year was C51 LBW registered?

C51 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C51 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C51 LBW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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