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C746 PAL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

132,673 mi
Last recorded132,673 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC746 PAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 132,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 130,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 129,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 127,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 125,322 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 124,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 122,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 122,402 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,814 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 117,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,630 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 105,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 105,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,044 miles

Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,910 miles

both wiper rubbers split

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 102,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both wiper rubbers split

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,338 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/f hub oil seals leaking.

play in o/s drag link end.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear inner+outer chassis legs corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 102,338 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding .

o/s+n/s/f hub oil seals leaking.

play in o/s drag link end.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear inner+outer chassis legs+spring mounts corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,331 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front prop shaft universal joint badly worn.

joints between centre to rear +front to centre exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/f hub seals leaking.

o/s/r spring mounting bracket corroding badly.

play in o/s drag link end.

rear axle/lower spring mount plates corroding.

rear chassis legs+cross member corroding.

rear flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

rear suspension/coil springs corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pipes/system.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 99,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front prop shaft universal joint badly worn.

joints between centre to rear +front to centre exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/f hub seals leaking.

o/s/r spring mounting bracket corroding badly.

play in o/s drag link end.

rear axle/lower spring mount plates corroding.

rear chassis legs+cross member corroding.

rear flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

rear suspension/coil springs corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pipes/system.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,698 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate.

front prop shaft universal joint worn.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/f downpipe/manifold joint leaking.

n/s/f outrigger corroding.

n/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

play in o/s drag link end.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear chassis legs/spring mounts/supports corroding.

rear inner chassis legs corroding badly.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate.

front prop shaft universal joint worn.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/f downpipe/manifold joint leaking.

n/s/f outrigger corroding.

n/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

play in o/s drag link end.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear chassis legs/spring mounts/supports corroding.

rear inner chassis legs corroding badly.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,996 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 92,920 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber starting to deteirorate.

exhaust system corroding.

joints between centre to centre+n/s/f downpipe to centre exhausts leaking.

n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes almost deteriorated.

o/s+n/s/f hub seals leaking.

o/s+n/s/f panhadr bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/r chassis legs corroding around spring mounts.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f drag link ens dust covers split.

o/s/f drivers seaybelt starting to fluff/fray.

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/r spring mounting bracket corroding badly.

oil leak.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,234 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear down.

centre/rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/axle/springs corroding.

front to rear chassis legs corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

minor leaks around centre/rear exhausts.

n/s/f outrigger holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/f hub seals leaking.

o/s+n/s/f seatbelts starting to fray.

oil leak.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

rear suspension/shocks/springs corroding.

slight damage to steering wheel.

slight fluid weep around power steering resevoir.

Pass 2 Jun 2005 85,747 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 82,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front hub seals leaking.

brake fluid starting to get low.

corrosion on inner/outer front to rear chassis legs.

n/s/f exhaust manifold bolts becoming insecure.

play in o/s/r hub/wheel bearing.

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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C746 PAL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C746 PAL, 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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C746 PAL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1986.

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