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C412 USG

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,308 mi
Last recorded140,308 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC412 USG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 140,308 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 140,308 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 138,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 138,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hub assembly (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inadequate repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle stabiliser bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle stabiliser mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering infront of axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,780 miles

Corrosion to offside A piller.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside front brake disc pitted/corroded on inner face.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 135,779 miles

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

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

Corrosion to offside A piller.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside front brake disc pitted/corroded on inner face.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,426 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front hub slight lose of oil

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement for most, (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 131,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front hub slight lose of oil

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement for most, (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 129,144 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s front knuckels damp

Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s front knuckels damp

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,776 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 117,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

chasis in a poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,791 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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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C412 USG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C412 USG, 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 C412 USG registered?

C412 USG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1986.

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