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C9 OVB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,565 mi
Last recorded149,565 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 OVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 149,565 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 148,678 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 148,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 147,603 miles

Nearside Front spot lamp high

Offside Front spot lamp high

Offside Rear oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2022 147,599 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective water in lamp (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements ladders cover number plate (0.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spot lamp to high

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front spot lamp to high

Offside Rear oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 141,563 miles

Nearside Front Swivel has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,304 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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C9 OVB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

C9 OVB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C9 OVB safe to buy?

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