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C751 OTW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,061 mi
Last recorded59,061 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC751 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,061 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 59,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 58,641 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch insecure missing (4.2.2 (b))

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

body floor sections excessively corroded

chassis excessively corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 57,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,006 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,962 miles

Chassis corroding

Coil springs and suspension arms corroding

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake poor

Tail pipe exhaust mounting rattling/loose

Tractor joint gaiters split

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 54,946 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Chassis corroding

Coil springs and suspension arms corroding

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake poor

Tail pipe exhaust mounting rattling/loose

Tractor joint gaiters split

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,779 miles

Both front suspension tractor joint gaiters split / torn.

Exhaust tail pipe bracket loose but supporting system adequately.

Fog lamp switch slightly faulty but can be switched on and remain on if pushed to the furthest point of its travel.

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake balance uneven.

Rear bumper / chassis corroded.

Some corrosion to the floorpan on the nearside at the front and rear but not affecting body security.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front suspension tractor joint gaiters split / torn.

Exhaust tail pipe bracket loose but supporting system adequately.

Fog lamp switch slightly faulty but can be switched on and remain on if pushed to the furthest point of its travel.

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake balance uneven.

Rear bumper / chassis corroded.

Some corrosion to the floorpan on the nearside at the front and rear but not affecting body security.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,442 miles

Both front tractor joint gaiters split.

Both offside front brake pipes and both nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Corrosion around nearside front body mounting but not affecting security or braking or steering.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe bracket loose.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,400 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tractor joint gaiters split.

Both offside front brake pipes and both nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Corrosion around nearside front body mounting but not affecting security or braking or steering.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe bracket loose.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 53,830 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,440 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,804 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroding+front to rear

front discs grooved

whashers

windsreen chipped

Fail 9 Feb 2008 50,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroding+front to rear

front discs grooved

whashers

windsreen chipped

Pass 30 May 2006 45,524 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2006 45,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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C751 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C751 OTW, 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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C751 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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