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C63 MMR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC63 MMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 88,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 74,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,083 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,709 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,237 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,200 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 53,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 51,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,568 miles

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

tow bar electrics missing

Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,757 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all indicator lenses loosing colour

all tyres perishing

nearside front & rear bump stops missing

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,753 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,753 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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C63 MMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C63 MMR, 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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What year was C63 MMR registered?

C63 MMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C63 MMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C63 MMR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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