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C9 GBR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

23,337 mi
Last recorded23,337 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 23,337 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2025 21,862 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 20,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 19,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 18,952 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 17,647 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 17,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 15,427 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 15,425 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential, front swivel joints, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 14,559 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 12,128 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 12,128 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,056 miles

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

offside front seatbelt clasp is damaged but still works

Pass 11 Sep 2013 5,618 miles

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

Offside front seat belt clasp damaged

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 5,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front seat belt clasp damaged

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 3,089 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 3,089 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 143,259 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 143,255 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 142,413 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 142,394 miles

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

small chip in windscreen on offside.

various parts of chassis have had repair.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 141,848 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 141,834 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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C9 GBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C9 GBR, 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 C9 GBR registered?

C9 GBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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