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CEZ 230

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,675 mi
Last recorded132,675 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 230
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 132,675 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 131,924 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 131,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 131,314 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 130,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 130,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 130,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 130,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 129,410 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 128,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 127,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 125,550 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 123,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 123,643 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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CEZ 230 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CEZ 230, 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

How do I check the history of CEZ 230?

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What year was CEZ 230 registered?

CEZ 230 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is CEZ 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEZ 230 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEZ 230 have outstanding finance?

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