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C9 OLR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,343 mi
Last recorded107,343 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 OLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 107,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has some cracking and perishing

Offside Rear offside rear tyre has some cracking and perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 107,248 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 107,217 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 107,131 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 107,084 miles

cracking to all tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2018 106,977 miles

All 4 tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 9 Sep 2017 106,927 miles

All 4 tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,798 miles

cracking to all tyres

Fail 24 Sep 2016 106,770 miles

Emissions not tested co to high on idle (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cracking to all tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,724 miles

oil leak - slight cracking to offside front & rear tyres

service brake travel slightly long - emissions just pass

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,277 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside & nearside footwells corroded - close to limit

service brake travel long

Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,775 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 105,154 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,753 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small cuts to both front tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 103,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 102,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 102,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 101,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OLR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol 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 C9 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

C9 OLR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C9 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 OLR 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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