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C903 VWP

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,617 mi
Last recorded1,617 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC903 VWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 1,617 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 1,610 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery cable chafing on bolt (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective steering arm that attaches to power steering box nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipe from filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 648 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 631 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 26,770 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 26,770 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 26,773 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,769 miles

Front axle hub seals leaking

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 26,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Suspension/ shock absorber turret corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Both front hub seals leaking

Gearbox mountings insecure. (Fixings loose)

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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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C903 VWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C903 VWP, 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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C903 VWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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