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C213 UUT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,595 mi
Last recorded153,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 UUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 153,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 153,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,324 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 86,324 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 80,145 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 73,745 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

track rod bent

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,861 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyre's cracking and close to 1.6 mm.

front propshaft slight play.

l/h front axle seal leaking slightly.

l/h rear bump stop missing.

rear axle ball joint has slight play.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 69,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyre's cracking and close to 1.6 mm.

front propshaft slight play.

l/h front axle seal leaking slightly.

l/h rear bump stop missing.

rear axle ball joint has slight play.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,281 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 64,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 62,366 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 62,308 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre box mounting rubbers missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,797 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,774 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,774 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C213 UUT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 C213 UUT, 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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C213 UUT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1986.

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