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C690 SHC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC690 SHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 100,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 100,071 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 100,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a slight blow from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking with in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 100,071 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from fuel injector and dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 100,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow coming from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage slight seepage of pwr steering fluid coming from pipe going into top of steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight amount of oil gathering on bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak coming from gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 100,071 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front prop UJ's have play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r hub seal leaking out of front of wheel

Offside Front o/s/f swivel hub seal leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded and covered in paint (running from front and back) (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front axle swivel seals slightly leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f chassis leg has slight corrosion but not compromised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil steering box has a slight leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front axle swivel housing seal both have a slight leak

Fail 10 Jan 2020 100,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg and cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front axle swivel housing seal both have a slight leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 100,071 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 100,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

both front swivel housings are slightly leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,069 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 100,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts caliper pipe (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts inner wing (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steer arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 10,083 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 100,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering arm nut insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

black paint on metal brake pipes

bonnet hinge offside loose

steering pipes fouling steering shaft

Fail 16 Oct 2012 100,036 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

black paint on metal brake pipes

bonnet hinge offside loose

steering pipes fouling steering shaft

Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,036 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 100,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 100,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 100,038 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 100,036 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 100,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,081 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 100,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 100,081 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 100,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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C690 SHC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C690 SHC, 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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C690 SHC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1986.

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