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C20 MUD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,790 mi
Last recorded122,790 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 122,790 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion o/s and n/s inner sill

Fail 15 Feb 2025 122,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion o/s and n/s inner sill

Pass 17 Feb 2024 121,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion & repairs to o/s/f & n/s/f floors

fuel pump damp BORDERLINE

undedrside corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2022 119,690 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on n/s/f floor

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,594 miles

corrosion on n/s/f floor

Pass 29 Feb 2020 116,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outrigger heavily corroded borderline

corrosion on n/s/f floor

corrosion on rear chassis rails & cross member

front brake balance o/s slow borderline

Pass 19 May 2018 114,409 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 114,409 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 112,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 110,414 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,893 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,734 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,550 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 93,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2009 91,615 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2008 91,136 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 90,968 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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C20 MUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C20 MUD, 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 C20 MUD registered?

C20 MUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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