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C122 USH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC122 USH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,465 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front steering bar bush's slight play ()

vehicle modified for off-road use

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,235 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle modified for off-road use

Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,837 miles

Ball joint has slight play droparm (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play bottom of colum (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 106,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front prop joints worn

rear axle top plate worn

Fail 28 Mar 2015 106,154 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front prop joints worn

rear axle top plate worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,658 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 105,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 104,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 102,717 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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C122 USH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C122 USH, 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 C122 USH registered?

C122 USH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C122 USH safe to buy?

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