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C6 LRO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,862 mi
Last recorded67,862 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 67,862 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,662 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 64,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,809 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,405 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,485 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 58,472 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,354 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,204 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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C6 LRO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C6 LRO, 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

How do I check the history of C6 LRO?

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What year was C6 LRO registered?

C6 LRO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C6 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 LRO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C6 LRO have outstanding finance?

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