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C804 DEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

225,627 mi
Last recorded225,627 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC804 DEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 225,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 224,098 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component p/s box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 222,833 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 222,170 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 211,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 203,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 198,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 191,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 188,352 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 184,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 182,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 181,096 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 178,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 176,324 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 171,917 miles

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

slight fluid leak from power steering box

Pass 8 Mar 2007 166,267 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight wear in rear axle A frame mounting ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2006 160,209 miles

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

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

slight splitting of sidewalls of both rear tyres

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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C804 DEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C804 DEC, 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 C804 DEC registered?

C804 DEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1986.

Is C804 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C804 DEC shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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