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C732 FAH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,865 mi
Last recorded175,865 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC732 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 175,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 175,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 174,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 173,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 173,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 172,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 169,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 168,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 166,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 166,532 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 164,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 163,664 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 163,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 162,128 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 6 Oct 2014 162,128 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 24 Oct 2013 159,907 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 159,907 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 157,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 154,865 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 154,865 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 153,666 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 153,666 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 150,185 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

water pump leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2009 150,185 miles

water pump leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2008 148,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 148,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,678 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 146,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 140,781 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 140,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C732 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C732 FAH, 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

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What year was C732 FAH registered?

C732 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C732 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C732 FAH shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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