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C596 GTG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC596 GTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Propshaft slider boot missing

Fail 4 Oct 2024 105,801 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel brake pedal excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazzard light switch missing

N/S engine mounting bracket bottom nut loose but mounting secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Propshaft slider boot missing

Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,651 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hazard flashers not working

Fail 6 Oct 2023 102,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hazard flashers not working

Pass 10 Oct 2022 99,175 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced in front of rear wheel mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spanner arm end mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 99,175 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced in front of rear wheel mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spanner arm end mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorating

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

damage to o/s rear wheel outer rim

slight play in steering shock absorber o/s [lower] bush/pin

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,553 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 84,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,590 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 82,585 miles

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))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,431 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,428 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,341 miles

Drivers window faulty

Fail 27 Jan 2017 82,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Drivers window faulty

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,307 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 82,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,263 miles

all springs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 82,263 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all springs corroded

brake fluid low

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,236 miles

oil leak

springs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 82,235 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion by pedal box

ns scuttle heavily corroded

oil leak

springs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,217 miles

front rigid brake pipes corroded

ns globe seal damp

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,174 miles

ns globe seal damp

Fail 9 Dec 2011 82,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ns globe seal damp

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,949 miles

front number plate delaminating

play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 80,728 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lamp has slight damage

Fail 13 Dec 2008 80,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lamp has slight damage

Pass 8 Dec 2007 78,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 77,650 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 77,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear back plates damp

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,448 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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C596 GTG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C596 GTG, 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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C596 GTG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1986.

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