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C990 EEP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,101 mi
Last recorded138,101 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC990 EEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 138,101 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 137,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 135,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 132,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,522 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 129,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,211 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front n/s front suspension turret starting to corroded

Offside Front o/s front suspension turret starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2016 128,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension turrets corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension turret corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 127,783 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 126,954 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

door steps corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,662 miles

Battry box slightly corroded

Clutch rubber missing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 125,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Battry box slightly corroded

Clutch rubber missing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 124,280 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel taank coroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 123,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,463 miles

Engine has slight oil leak.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 122,463 miles

Engine has slight oil leak.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 120,494 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 117,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 114,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 110,630 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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C990 EEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C990 EEP, 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 C990 EEP registered?

C990 EEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C990 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C990 EEP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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