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C9 LRO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,771 mi
Last recorded114,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear crossmember corrosion

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2024 111,560 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2018 111,342 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded near union on rear axle nsr pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower general surface corrosion to chassis and susprnsion components underside.

Fail 15 Dec 2018 111,342 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded near union on rear axle nsr pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower general surface corrosion to chassis and susprnsion components underside.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded Front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 111,174 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded Front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 111,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Battery Flat

Central Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Floor support (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged Filler neck (7.2.2)

Water pipe split

Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 109,069 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,835 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,183 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 63,183 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,999 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 110,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,514 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 90,514 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 LRO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LRO, 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 C9 LRO registered?

C9 LRO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1986.

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