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C551 SPM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,561 mi
Last recorded112,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 SPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,561 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 112,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 111,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 110,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 109,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 106,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 104,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 103,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 101,970 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2015 101,970 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2014 100,741 miles

Power steering pump wet

Pass 18 May 2013 98,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 96,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,404 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

small crack on windsceen

Fail 15 Jul 2011 95,404 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

small crack on windsceen

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,467 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

small cut on o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 4 Jul 2009 90,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,251 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 81,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,538 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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C551 SPM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C551 SPM, 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 C551 SPM registered?

C551 SPM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C551 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C551 SPM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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