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C562 LNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

59,327 mi
Last recorded59,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 LNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,037 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 59,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 57,899 miles

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

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

uneven tread wear o/s n/s front tyres

Fail 3 May 2019 57,839 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

uneven tread wear o/s n/s front tyres

Pass 1 May 2018 56,504 miles

Oil leak steering box ()

slight cracking o/s n/s rear tyres

Fail 1 May 2018 56,504 miles

Oil leak steering box ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight cracking o/s n/s rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2017 55,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,503 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,699 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 54,699 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,446 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,446 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,964 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,492 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,491 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,677 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R suspension bumpstops broken.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,677 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R and N/S/R suspension bumpstops broken.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 48,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 48,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,281 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 22 May 2009 45,996 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2009 45,996 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 44,823 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 44,823 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 42,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 41,173 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 41,173 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C562 LNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 C562 LNT, 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 C562 LNT registered?

C562 LNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1986.

Is C562 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 LNT shows 31 tests with a 51.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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