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C735 PRM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,754 mi
Last recorded152,754 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 PRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 152,754 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 152,538 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,337 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half Shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half Shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 151,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 151,379 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 151,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 149,213 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 149,213 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn both joints on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged crushed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached nut loose (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2016 148,589 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drivers floorpan (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 143,267 miles

bulkhead corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,402 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 139,402 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 135,491 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 135,488 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 132,052 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 132,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 128,031 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 6 Apr 2010 128,024 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Apr 2009 123,842 miles

advise front bulkhead starting to corrode

advise steering box slightley damp

Fail 3 Apr 2009 123,837 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

advise front bulkhead starting to corrode

advise steering box slightley damp

Pass 22 Apr 2008 119,987 miles

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

advise nail in tyre nearsie rear

Pass 2 May 2007 118,117 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 118,107 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

fuel tank fixings very corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 116,945 miles

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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C735 PRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C735 PRM, 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 C735 PRM registered?

C735 PRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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