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C579 GWO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,713 mi
Last recorded80,713 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 GWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,713 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 80,699 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 79,883 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Welding repairs to chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,644 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Vehicle wet when tested

welded repairs to chassis evident

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,250 miles

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

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

welding repairs and general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2022 77,469 miles

general oil leaks

welding repairs to front and rear chassis

Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,694 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

n/s washer not working

Fail 12 Mar 2021 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

n/s washer not working

Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,362 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 76,311 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,244 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front chassis rails corroded slightly

rear chassis panel corroded slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,195 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front chassis rails corroded slightly

rear chassis panel corroded slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2018 73,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 72,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 71,939 miles

slight leak from steering box

Fail 16 Jan 2016 71,928 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

slight leak from steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2015 71,285 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 71,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,095 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 69,090 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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C579 GWO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C579 GWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C579 GWO registered?

C579 GWO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1986.

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