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C460 UMV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,392 mi
Last recorded165,392 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC460 UMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 165,392 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 165,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 164,704 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight ovality on rear brakes

Fail 10 Jul 2015 164,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 163,494 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 163,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 161,547 miles

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

o/s C spanner nyloc nut NOT through thread

rear brake drums slight ovality

Fail 19 Jul 2013 161,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s C spanner nyloc nut NOT through thread

rear axle A frame ball joint NOT fully fitted into housing

rear brake drums slight ovality

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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C460 UMV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C460 UMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C460 UMV registered?

C460 UMV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 1986.

Is C460 UMV safe to buy?

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