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C589 DBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,551 mi
Last recorded48,551 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 DBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,551 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 48,551 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,020 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 47,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Hole under the radiator by the steering damper. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,548 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 46,548 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear wheel slight diff oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,613 miles

exhaust corroded+slight blow

Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded+slight blow

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,377 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

play in steering box

slight leak at steering box

some sterring and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,018 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front o/s brske discs are starting to corrode and score

slight play in front sterring arm shock absorber bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front light units reflectors are starting to deteriorate

slight play in rear o/s wheel bearing

tow bar and its mountings are starting to corrode

wiper blades are starting to wear

Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,outer riggers starting to corrode surface rust

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

oil leaks at engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,789 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. oil leaks,. slight play front axel u j

door steps starting to corrode. front brake discs starting to corrode/wear.

rear number plate starting to fade. under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking points outriggers,inner and outer sills,front and rear cross members starting to corrode

slight play in front hub bearings. silght play steering box

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,932 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,931 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

head light unit reflectors starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak ar steering box. †slight oil leak at engine

slight play in steering box

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2006 41,303 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 41,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C589 DBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C589 DBA, 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 C589 DBA registered?

C589 DBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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