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C935 GNA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC935 GNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 102,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 100,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,728 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s inner and outer cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 97,514 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 97,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,815 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,032 miles

fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,006 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle chassis sightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2009 92,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C935 GNA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C935 GNA, 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

How do I check the history of C935 GNA?

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What year was C935 GNA registered?

C935 GNA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1986.

Is C935 GNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C935 GNA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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