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C930 NRP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

230,053 mi
Last recorded230,053 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC930 NRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 230,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 226,028 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 223,274 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 223,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 221,270 miles

all seat backs unable to be secured in upright position - unable to assertain factory design

all suspension coil springs corroded

all tyres uneven tread wear

chassis corroded throughout

nearside and offside front 'A' pillar corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front floor footwells holed and corroded

nearside and offside front seatbelts - nicks in webbing

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front bulkhead corroded

offside rear wheel arch support brace insecure

rear chassis crossmember holed and corroded - STRONG ADVICE

rear suspension arm 'A' frame balljoint - play - STRONG ADVICE

rear underbody braces corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 26 Jan 2010 22,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 218,448 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 211,408 miles

all brake pipes corroding

difficulty in opening drivers door from inside - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear hub bearings noisy

rear body croosbar holed and corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension A frame balljoint play

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jan 2008 211,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

all brake pipes corroding

diff lock control sloppy - difficulty in engaging drive - STRONG ADVICE

difficulty in opening drivers door from inside - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear hub bearings noisy

rear body croosbar holed and corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension A frame balljoint play

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2007 207,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 207,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C930 NRP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C930 NRP, 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 C930 NRP registered?

C930 NRP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C930 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C930 NRP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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