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C909 PRN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,552 mi
Last recorded84,552 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC909 PRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassis and underside components rusting

front floor rusted/has had previous repair unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,614 miles

OIL LEEK

Pass 19 Sep 2023 59,595 miles

near side and off side front floor corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,189 miles

ENGINE OIL LEEK

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL LEEKING

Rear CROSS MEMBER RUSTING

Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,406 miles

OIL LEEK

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 481 miles

OIL LEEK

Pass 19 Sep 2019 175,381 miles

ENGINE OIL LEEK

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear CHASSIS RUSTING

Pass 30 Sep 2018 172,968 miles

(Both front footwells corroded and have repaired from the inside with plate & rivets)

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

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

Rear ( Rear x member & both rear ends of chassis slightly corroded)

Fail 4 Sep 2018 172,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front footwells corroded and have been repaired from the inside with plate & rivets.

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

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

Rear Rear x- member & both rear ends of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 171,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 171,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 170,750 miles

Front Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing front tow pin (6.6.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working stop lights not working with position lights "on" (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking 4 x injectors (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 157,095 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 147,724 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 143,967 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 143,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 140,262 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 140,212 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 131,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 151,505 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 131,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 131,198 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 130,609 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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C909 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C909 PRN, 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 C909 PRN registered?

C909 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C909 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C909 PRN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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