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C93 DHT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

218,083 mi
Last recorded218,083 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC93 DHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 218,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 214,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 209,733 miles

Oil leak.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 209,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 206,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 202,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 199,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front.hub seals.leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2018 199,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front.hub seals.leaking

Pass 12 May 2017 199,060 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front.hub,seals,leaking.

slight.movement.in.steering.box.drop.arm.joint.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 198,540 miles

All tyres perished.

Both front hubs damp with grease.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks.

Surface corrosion to under side.

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 198,540 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

All tyres perished.

Both front hubs damp with grease.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks.

Surface corrosion to under side.

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 198,091 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 198,091 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 197,991 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 12 May 2014 197,991 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 9 May 2013 197,867 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 197,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 197,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 196,962 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2009 196,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 195,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 191,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 185,504 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C93 DHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C93 DHT, 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 C93 DHT registered?

C93 DHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C93 DHT safe to buy?

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