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C918 LAW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 LAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 138,377 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 136,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 136,056 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust including prescribed areas and items

Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,544 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2009 133,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

SLIGHT - movement in "drag-link" end - advise check regularly for further wear/deterioration

n/s/f sidelamp lens missing

slight movement on o/s headlamp mounting screws

slight play in n/s/f tractor joint pins/housings

slight play in rear prop-shaft - rear u.j. joint

Pass 3 Nov 2009 133,649 miles

SLIGHT - movement in "drag-link" end - advise check regularly for further wear/deterioration

n/s/f sidelamp lens missing

slight movement on o/s headlamp mounting screws

slight play in n/s/f tractor joint pins/housings

slight play in rear prop-shaft - rear u.j. joint

Pass 28 Oct 2008 118,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 112,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 103,026 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 103,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 102,997 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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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C918 LAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C918 LAW, 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 C918 LAW registered?

C918 LAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C918 LAW safe to buy?

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