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C5 WBN

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,836 mi
Last recorded130,836 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 130,769 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,240 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 128,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,246 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,535 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,704 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 113,613 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,511 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,855 miles

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

steering damper pin/bush has slight movement

Pass 24 Nov 2006 124,159 miles

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre perished

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 23 Nov 2006 124,159 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight leak at power steering

Pass 6 Dec 2005 115,205 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 115,205 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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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C5 WBN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C5 WBN, 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 C5 WBN registered?

C5 WBN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.

Is C5 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 WBN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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