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C668 ASR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

181,770 mi
Last recorded181,770 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC668 ASR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 181,770 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

everything beneath vehicle leaking oil , nothing excessive at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2025 181,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

everything beneath vehicle leaking oil , nothing excessive at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2024 174,896 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chassis covered in underseal

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2023 168,644 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2022 164,034 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 26 Aug 2021 162,588 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 162,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 161,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 161,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 161,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 161,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole in (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 159,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Very Slight Oil Leak Engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 146,260 miles

Central Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired Both (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 136,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,095 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 127,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 125,664 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 124,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,463 miles

light misting of oil on steering box

o/s/r chassis corroded slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 122,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 120,635 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 120,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 119,878 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 119,871 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

free play at steering wheel

gearbox oil leak

metal brake pipe to nearside front and metal brake pipes on front calipers are corroded

offside and nearside front seat belt webbimg marked

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front hub oil leak

offside headlamp pattern is poor

offside rear chassis corroded

play at nearside front wheel bearing

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play at offside rear wheel

slight play in offside and nearside rear trailing arm forward bushes

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint and nearside front track rod end

steering box is damp

steering damper bushes are loose

vin plate missing

windscreen chipped

wrong symbol on hazard tell tale

Pass 16 Nov 2006 117,480 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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C668 ASR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C668 ASR, 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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C668 ASR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1986.

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