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C307 UPM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,628 mi
Last recorded83,628 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC307 UPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,258 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,252 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from n/s/r drive sharft seal

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,042 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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C307 UPM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C307 UPM, 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 C307 UPM registered?

C307 UPM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1986.

Is C307 UPM safe to buy?

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