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C830 WDF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,173 mi
Last recorded132,173 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC830 WDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 132,173 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember above a-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 nearside and offside mounting towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,428 miles

Central Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a-frame crossmember-nearside and offside-top of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting tower x2 nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,814 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 130,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,470 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 130,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 129,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,250 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 127,553 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 127,529 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30cm of rear axle tie bar location (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 126,834 miles

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

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 27 Nov 2014 126,834 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2013 126,145 miles

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

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2012 124,821 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 124,011 miles

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

chassis is corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 124,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 122,052 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 120,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 120,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering box drop arm ball joint boot insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2007 114,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 111,470 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox cross member small corroded hole n/s rear

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 17 Nov 2005 109,666 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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C830 WDF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C830 WDF, 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 C830 WDF registered?

C830 WDF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C830 WDF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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