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C851 ETT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,048 mi
Last recorded200,048 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC851 ETT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 200,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 199,430 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 198,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 198,059 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 195,137 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 194,141 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 193,350 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 193,348 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

rear prop loose at park brake drum

Pass 20 Jun 2012 192,956 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both rear rebound rubbers missing

tailpipe end missing

Fail 12 Jun 2012 192,949 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both rear rebound rubbers missing

tailpipe end missing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 191,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 190,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 188,928 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 188,928 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2008 186,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 185,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 185,088 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 183,586 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 183,586 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C851 ETT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C851 ETT, 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 C851 ETT registered?

C851 ETT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 1986.

Is C851 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C851 ETT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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