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C53 CEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,963 mi
Last recorded100,963 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC53 CEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 99,740 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 98,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 97,916 miles

small oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2022 97,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake lines coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 97,121 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil cooler line leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake lines coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 95,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 95,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,376 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise front chassis slight corrosion and suspension components

front and rear disc pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 92,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,545 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,543 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,542 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 84,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 81,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 144,672 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general corrosion to chassis advise treatment

Fail 10 Feb 2007 144,118 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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C53 CEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C53 CEC, 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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C53 CEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1986.

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