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C590 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

222,046 mi
Last recorded222,046 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC590 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 222,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 222,046 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam all lamps not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working all lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 222,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Ball joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Diff weeping

Pass 26 Nov 2024 217,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount badly corroded but still attached

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mount badly corroded but still attached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak (front)

gear box oil leak (rear)

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2024 217,421 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount badly corroded but still attached

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mount badly corroded but still attached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak (front)

gear box oil leak (rear)

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2024 217,402 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 217,385 miles

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mount badly corroded but still secure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount badly corroded but still secure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both rear half shaft seals leaking

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2023 216,557 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 216,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

various underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2022 216,557 miles

Central Rear heavy corrosion to chassis behind spring

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 21,655 miles

Nearside Front body mounting heavily corroded

Nearside Front out rig corroded

Nearside Front tractor joint has slight play

Nearside check strap missing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mount heavily corroded

Offside check strap missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to nearside rear chassis behind spring

minor oil leak

steering column knuckle worn

Fail 15 Mar 2021 216,557 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis corrode around bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 216,557 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 214,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 209,307 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 205,592 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 202,387 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 202,387 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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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C590 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C590 CTR, 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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C590 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1986.

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