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C706 CUB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,747 mi
Last recorded165,747 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC706 CUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 165,747 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside bump stops missing

Fail 22 May 2025 165,747 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside bump stops missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 164,848 miles

both head lamps poor images

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

Fail 12 Jun 2019 164,842 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

both head lamps poor images

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

Pass 7 Mar 2017 164,646 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 164,630 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure steering wheel loose (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 163,169 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 163,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 159,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre poor condition

poor viewing of inner brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2012 157,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 141,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 139,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 139,641 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 137,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 136,356 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 136,349 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

movement in steering damper

Pass 7 Aug 2006 134,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C706 CUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C706 CUB, 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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C706 CUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1986.

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