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C182 FRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,099 mi
Last recorded238,099 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 FRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 238,099 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 237,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 236,232 miles

Nearside Rear lamps slightly discoloured

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 236,232 miles

Nearside Rear lamps slightly discoloured

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 234,511 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 234,511 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible incomplete (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 231,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 231,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 228,627 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 228,627 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 224,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 224,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 220,792 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 220,792 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 215,475 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 210,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 210,538 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 205,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 200,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 194,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 188,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 182,082 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 175,180 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 175,180 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 167,697 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 167,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 161,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 154,940 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 154,940 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 148,198 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 148,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 141,146 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 141,146 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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C182 FRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C182 FRH, 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 C182 FRH registered?

C182 FRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C182 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C182 FRH shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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