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C103 URP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,255 mi
Last recorded144,255 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC103 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 140,676 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 140,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 137,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 137,118 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 132,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,037 miles

All brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2022 130,028 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leaking from diff (1.1.14 (b))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,958 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 129,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 129,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 121,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 118,759 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 171,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 169,251 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 169,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STEERING BOX WEEPING

Pass 24 May 2010 163,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 159,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 154,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 143,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 130,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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C103 URP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C103 URP, 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 C103 URP registered?

C103 URP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C103 URP safe to buy?

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