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C352 AUB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

237,843 mi
Last recorded237,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC352 AUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 237,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 237,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 236,111 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 233,294 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 229,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 229,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 226,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 222,653 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 222,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 216,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 208,844 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 208,087 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 208,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 208,079 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play At steering box drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lamp faded to white. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Radius arm nut and bolt loose, freely revolving. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lamp faded to white. (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp insecure Smashed and insecure but still working. (1.1.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 21 Aug 2014 208,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2014 208,079 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 208,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside Headlamp loose but not insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2013 208,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside Headlamp loose but not insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 204,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 204,461 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 196,878 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 196,861 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 192,337 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 192,337 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 183,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 181,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 181,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy flaking rust rear chassis rails

play in rear propshaft splines

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 24 May 2006 178,069 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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C352 AUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C352 AUB, 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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C352 AUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1986.

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