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C859 PKC

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,043 mi
Last recorded112,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC859 PKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,043 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 112,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,986 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Damper (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Main Beam (4.5.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,531 miles

Nearside Front CV Grease leaking on wheel due to missing cap, not leaking onto disc.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil weeping spots. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential mount bushed cracking but not excessively.

Fail 20 Dec 2021 107,511 miles

Emissions not tested Too much smoke coming from exhaust to test vehicle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front CV Grease leaking on wheel due to missing cap, not leaking onto disc.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil weeping spots. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential mount bushed cracking but not excessively.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,002 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 101,338 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 101,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,030 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 99,717 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 94,179 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,179 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 94,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C859 PKC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C859 PKC, 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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C859 PKC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C859 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C859 PKC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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