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C536 EUB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,737 mi
Last recorded69,737 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC536 EUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 69,737 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 69,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,386 miles

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f/ outriggers

corrosion to o/s/r/chassis leg end

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,376 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 65,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,078 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,065 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2008 64,433 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 64,433 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 62,883 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 May 2006 60,372 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 60,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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C536 EUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C536 EUB, 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 C536 EUB registered?

C536 EUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C536 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C536 EUB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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