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C590 NMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,542 mi
Last recorded154,542 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC590 NMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 154,542 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 154,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wish bone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 151,277 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 151,277 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 148,735 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 148,732 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corroded battery box (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 144,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 140,441 miles

Horn tone slightly distorted

Nearside Front Pulls slightly to the left under braking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber suspension trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull. Pattern slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush location washer missing (5.3.2 (c))

wiper linkages worn

Fail 25 Mar 2020 140,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear) Track tube (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn tone slightly distorted

Nearside Front Pulls slightly to the left under braking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber suspension trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull. Pattern slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush location washer missing (5.3.2 (c))

wiper linkages worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,168 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 132,168 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,446 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 127,589 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 127,485 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 124,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,260 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 118,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,291 miles

front steering damper bushes are worn allowing play in damper mountings

Fail 12 Oct 2012 108,291 miles

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

front steering damper bushes are worn allowing play in damper mountings

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,952 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,672 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,643 miles

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 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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