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C590 PAV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,821 mi
Last recorded152,821 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC590 PAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 152,821 miles

exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 151,751 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 147,106 miles

Offside Front seat belt worn ,advise renewing

oil around steering box

Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,744 miles

steering slightly erratic

Pass 5 Feb 2021 140,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 140,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,472 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 136,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 129,780 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 129,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Throttle pedal deformed/bent

idle speed slightly high

Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,934 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 125,930 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing Stub axle to axle flange (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working Nearside & offside (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective Loose bolts, stub axle to axle flange (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Front axle ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear u/j ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 124,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Before caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 124,631 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper (8.3.1b)

registration plate obscured White mark in centre (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Before caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake efficiency conditions only just met

Pass 2 Mar 2016 123,333 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 123,332 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear tie bar front mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,904 miles

after market steering wheel fitted[flexes badly when pulled]

Fail 6 Feb 2015 122,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

after market steering wheel fitted[flexes badly when pulled]

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 121,787 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,718 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,797 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 119,219 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 118,522 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 118,522 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 117,094 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 117,094 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C590 PAV, 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 PAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1986.

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