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C567 MAW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,732 mi
Last recorded111,732 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC567 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 111,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 107,796 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,582 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 100,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 131,088 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,730 miles

bulk head corroded

slight corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 23 Apr 2015 127,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 118,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,465 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 108,889 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 25 Apr 2008 108,042 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 106,771 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 106,768 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 105,235 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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C567 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C567 MAW, 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 C567 MAW registered?

C567 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C567 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C567 MAW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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