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C552 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,766 mi
Last recorded185,766 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC552 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 185,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 181,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all four tryes perished

Pass 20 Nov 2023 177,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

perishing on all tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2022 173,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres slight perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 170,206 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface cracks on all four tyres

Fail 15 Nov 2021 170,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface cracks on all four tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2020 165,074 miles

All tyres are perished

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 161,962 miles

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

Slight play on offside front road wheel

general under body corrosion

nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2019 161,930 miles

Side repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Slight play on offside front road wheel

general under body corrosion

nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2018 159,314 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 159,314 miles

All position lamps not working Switch is missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch is missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch is missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 155,882 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 155,880 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 152,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 148,696 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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C552 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C552 CTR, 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 C552 CTR registered?

C552 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C552 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C552 CTR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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