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C938 OTW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,610 mi
Last recorded148,610 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC938 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 148,610 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 148,610 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 147,185 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 147,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavy diesel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 146,551 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexy hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 145,290 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside lower bulkhead and battery tray slightly corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 145,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended doesn't extend (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside lower bulkhead and battery tray slightly corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 145,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 144,586 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 143,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,167 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well/ floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,930 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan / footwell (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,258 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 141,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 140,640 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake drum slightly leaking oil

Pass 30 Sep 2011 140,057 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 140,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 138,922 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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C938 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C938 OTW, 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 C938 OTW registered?

C938 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C938 OTW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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