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C714 HBO

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

202,065 mi
Last recorded202,065 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC714 HBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 202,065 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 202,052 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lining(s) contaminated handbrake (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head heavily repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ,transmission ,pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head heavily repaired (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 198,650 miles

Long footbrake travel

Long parking brake lever travel

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 22 Jul 2024 195,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 195,366 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking via pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s Also to high (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner chassis via rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 193,594 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 193,579 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates with the brakes (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 191,085 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 191,080 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 189,799 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 189,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam in ball (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under door area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 189,799 miles

exhaust deteriorating, attention recommended.

general corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 189,864 miles

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

Nearside inner door handle requires force to open door

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

bulkhead corroded near upper door hinges and brake servo mount, repair strongly recommended.

quite substantial corrosion throughout, especially near to rear spring mounts, repair strongly recommended.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 189,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside inner door handle requires force to open door

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

bulkhead corroded near upper door hinges and brake servo mount, repair strongly recommended.

quite substantial corrosion throughout, especially near to rear spring mounts, repair strongly recommended.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 189,799 miles

chassis corroded by rear bump stops, attn recommended

nearside front hub bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2015 189,862 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 189,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

chassid heavily corroded by both rear bump stops

play evident in nearside axle swivel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2014 189,821 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 189,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded near rear bump stops

Pass 6 Feb 2013 189,799 miles

corrosion evident around rear bump stops

nearside front axle swivel bearing worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 189,799 miles

nearside front axle hub bearing worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 189,799 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 187,181 miles

nearside front brake dragging slightly

slight play in nearside draglink balljoint

slight play in nearside front hub bearings

Pass 2 Feb 2009 185,098 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 181,440 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2008 181,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 181,441 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 181,441 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 181,441 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tryes close to limit

nearside front under seat corroding

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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C714 HBO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 C714 HBO, 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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C714 HBO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1986.

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