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C86 HBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,347 mi
Last recorded133,347 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC86 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 133,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 133,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 132,808 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 134,184 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,643 miles

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

No tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside engine mounting deteriorated

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

Power steering drive belt perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 130,617 miles

Brake inadequately mounted Pedal housing bolts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

No tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside engine mounting deteriorated

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

Power steering drive belt perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 129,628 miles

No tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering drive belt perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 129,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front floor pans corroded

front number plate cracked

heavy oil leaks

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 121,869 miles

bad oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2008 116,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,171 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,634 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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C86 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C86 HBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C86 HBA registered?

C86 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C86 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C86 HBA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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