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C600 PDP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC600 PDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 85,072 miles

handbrake effort borderline pass - lever travel long

Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,838 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,721 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 84,721 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

bonnet catch shorts on slam panel when engine is running causing sparks and risk of fire

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,602 miles

rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,977 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 83,587 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 83,231 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 83,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,939 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,928 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate cracked

revearse light cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,419 miles

crack in rear number plate

Pass 21 Nov 2009 72,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C600 PDP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C600 PDP, 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

How do I check the history of C600 PDP?

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What year was C600 PDP registered?

C600 PDP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C600 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C600 PDP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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