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C710 BST

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,284 mi
Last recorded8,284 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC710 BST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 8,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 4,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 1,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 198,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 197,156 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 195,868 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 194,687 miles

Advanced corrosion on all suspension coil springs.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 194,687 miles

Advanced corrosion on all suspension coil springs.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 193,144 miles

Advanced corrosion to underneath vehicle( body and Chassis)

All four suspension coil springs have advanced corrosion

Engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 190,573 miles

Advanced corrosion to vehicle underneath(body and chassis)

All four suspension coil springs are corroded

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 188,372 miles

Advanced corrosion to underneath vehicle(body and chassis)

All four road springs are rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2016 188,372 miles

Advanced corrosion to underneath vehicle(body and chassis)

All four road springs are rusty

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 185,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 182,343 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 179,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 176,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 174,147 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 174,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes squeel and pulse slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2010 171,354 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 168,160 miles

N/S front hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2008 165,644 miles

o/s front seat belt webbing slightly marked

Fail 23 Feb 2008 165,638 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front seat belt webbing slightly marked

Pass 16 Mar 2007 162,867 miles

both front hubs slightly damp at inner seals

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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C710 BST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C710 BST, 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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What year was C710 BST registered?

C710 BST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1986.

Is C710 BST safe to buy?

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