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C921 OWM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,551 mi
Last recorded38,551 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC921 OWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 38,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 38,261 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 38,255 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 37,995 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 37,995 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2011 37,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 37,993 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 145,425 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 145,425 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 142,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 140,093 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 140,093 miles

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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C921 OWM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C921 OWM, 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 C921 OWM registered?

C921 OWM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C921 OWM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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