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C457 COU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,576 mi
Last recorded159,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC457 COU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 159,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front swivel joints weeping oil

Pass 27 Oct 2022 158,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping oil

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping oil

Offside Front swivel joint weeping oil

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 155,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in dirt

Pass 18 Sep 2020
Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018
Pass 16 Sep 2017 147,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 144,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2015 131,134 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all four tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,774 miles

both rear top shock bushes poor condition

dampness round steering box

front hocky arm bushes poor condition

front tie bar/rod bush slight play

n/s front brake pipe forming rust

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 113,720 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 108,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

drivers seat material poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2008 105,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front seats poor condition

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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C457 COU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C457 COU, 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 C457 COU registered?

C457 COU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C457 COU safe to buy?

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