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C588 LTA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,260 mi
Last recorded70,260 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 62,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,649 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,393 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 53,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,596 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 51,167 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 51,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,882 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear cross member rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2009 46,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 43,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 39,390 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 39,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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C588 LTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C588 LTA, 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 C588 LTA registered?

C588 LTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C588 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C588 LTA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C588 LTA have outstanding finance?

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