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C781 DNB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 DNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 1 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Both front and rear (6.1.7 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 1 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 113,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 112,990 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 112,524 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,536 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,533 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 109,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 100,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 100,515 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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C781 DNB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C781 DNB, 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 C781 DNB registered?

C781 DNB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1986.

Is C781 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C781 DNB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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