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C46 UFA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,818 mi
Last recorded171,818 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 UFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 171,818 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear reflector missing os and ns (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member corroded/chassis near rear axle top arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns front rear and central chassis corroded in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns front and rear chassis in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipes to os and ns flex hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns lower trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise adjustment (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at steering box ,advise repair (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable tracking bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing tracking bar rubbing on axle (2.1.4 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords os and ns front and ns rear sidewalls deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 170,133 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 170,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 169,425 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,248 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 90,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 184,609 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 184,589 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 181,437 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 181,424 miles

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

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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C46 UFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C46 UFA, 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 C46 UFA registered?

C46 UFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1986.

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