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C720 BPX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,055 mi
Last recorded195,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 BPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 195,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 194,671 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 194,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 194,313 miles

Central Cross-member both upper bolts missing on nearside

Fan cowling missing

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking almost in contact with brake disc

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear axle has a misting of oil close to brake disc

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Rear Cross-member corroded

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn, axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 194,313 miles

Fuel pipe insecure From fuel tank to fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Cross-member both upper bolts missing on nearside

Fan cowling missing

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking almost in contact with brake disc

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear axle has a misting of oil close to brake disc

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Rear Cross-member corroded

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn, axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 194,311 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose insecure fuel filter lose in turn hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring top not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central lower chassi cracked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint modification unsafe to box only half on shaft (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction roof lights (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure headlight (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective nut lose ()

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced center bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

No rear bumper fitted

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cage not welded to rock slide correctly

Offside Front roll cage bolt not in

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced center bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

oil min

Central gearbox crossmember bolts missing

Rear of vehicle lock under braking adjustment required

on full lock tyres stop vehice

steering box drop arm split pin missing

under bonnet fuel pipe clamps missing

Pass 10 Jul 2020 194,308 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 194,035 miles

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2015 193,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 193,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 192,995 miles

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

this vehicle has been modifeild for off road

Pass 3 Sep 2012 192,325 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 192,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 191,637 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 188,943 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 183,217 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 177,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 171,849 miles
Pass 25 May 2005
Fail 20 May 2005 164,470 miles

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

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

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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C720 BPX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C720 BPX, 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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C720 BPX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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