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C243 UGY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,929 mi
Last recorded198,929 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC243 UGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 198,929 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 198,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to chassis outriggers

Pass 29 Nov 2021 197,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 197,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 195,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 191,855 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 188,717 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 183,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel slighty leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 175,391 miles

Front nearside axle slight leak of oil

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pinion oilseal slight oil leak

offside rear axle slight oil leak from halfshaft

Pass 30 Oct 2014 168,110 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

rear service brake efforts slightly low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 164,462 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 164,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 164,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 164,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 163,337 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

off side and near side rear lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

some areas of chassis previously repaired

some play in steering box drop arm

Fail 1 Jul 2011 161,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 152,489 miles

rear chassis x member slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel housing

slight oil leak from rear diff oil seal

slight play in n/s/f swivel housing

Pass 13 May 2009 147,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 147,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 139,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 139,238 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 139,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion n/s rear cross member corrssion n/s front outrigger

Pass 19 Dec 2005 205,602 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 205,602 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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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C243 UGY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C243 UGY, 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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C243 UGY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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