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C799 OTW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

211,095 mi
Last recorded211,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC799 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 211,095 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 211,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 210,818 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 210,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 210,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 209,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 207,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 207,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 206,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 205,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 203,278 miles

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2017 203,278 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 200,928 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 198,064 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 198,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 195,917 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged

slight wear in offside steering damper bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 193,133 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 193,132 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 189,060 miles

offside front tyre low and out of shape

Fail 19 Mar 2012 189,056 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre low and out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2011 183,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side hub oil seal leaking

near side rear hub oil seal leaking

oil leak from gear box

Fail 21 Mar 2011 183,934 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side hub oil seal leaking

near side rear hub oil seal leaking

oil leak from gear box

Pass 22 Mar 2010 181,250 miles

fluid leaking out of nearside rear drum

Fail 12 Mar 2010 181,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fluid leaking out of nearside rear drum

Pass 11 Mar 2009 178,046 miles

corrosion nearside front floor

corrosion offside front floor

Fail 10 Mar 2009 178,045 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion nearside front floor

corrosion offside front floor

Pass 7 Mar 2008 169,717 miles

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded, offside front shock absorber lower bush worn.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 169,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded, offside front shock absorber lower bush worn.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 156,979 miles

N/S HUB SEEPING GREASE

Pass 14 Feb 2006 148,190 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 147,732 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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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C799 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 C799 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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What year was C799 OTW registered?

C799 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C799 OTW shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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