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C619 TMO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,516 mi
Last recorded29,516 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC619 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 29,516 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 29,501 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 29,064 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 28,692 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 10 Jul 2024 28,689 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

all tyres cracking between treads

gear box mount bolts missing but still secure

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2023 27,862 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside headlamp dim

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 21 Jul 2022 27,342 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle steady (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 27,342 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle steady (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 27,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,653 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 26,290 miles

Both front hub seal slight leak

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 26,274 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torsion bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Both front hub seal slight leak

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,864 miles

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 25,860 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also showing small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also showing small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 24,553 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking on pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 23,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2017 23,930 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 22,398 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 21,492 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2015 21,492 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 19,648 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 18,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,258 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 16,258 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 13,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010
Pass 29 May 2009 10,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,918 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 9,918 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

near side front side light lens missing.

Pass 29 May 2007 9,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 8,391 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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C619 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C619 TMO, 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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C619 TMO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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