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C66 CEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

166,691 mi
Last recorded166,691 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC66 CEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 166,691 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 165,104 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 164,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 161,806 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 158,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 156,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 154,262 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 151,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 148,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 142,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 137,681 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 130,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 124,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 122,761 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 122,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 121,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 120,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 117,881 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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C66 CEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C66 CEC, 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 C66 CEC registered?

C66 CEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is C66 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C66 CEC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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