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C58 APY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 APY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 120,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,021 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,999 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 102,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,977 miles

n/s/f a pillar holed no sharp edges (corrosion)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 102,977 miles

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

Emissions not tested no tail pipe (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/f a pillar holed no sharp edges (corrosion)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,681 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 101,681 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,909 miles

Bulkhead slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 99,908 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Bulkhead slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,737 miles

steering column top bush slightly worn

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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C58 APY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C58 APY, 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 C58 APY registered?

C58 APY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C58 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C58 APY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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