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C46 UPH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,445 mi
Last recorded154,445 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 UPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 154,445 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 154,367 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 154,268 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 154,122 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 153,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 153,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 153,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 153,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 153,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes has surface rust (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 150,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,104 miles

both headlights slightly dull

front exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 21 Sep 2015 150,058 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both headlights slightly dull

front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2014 149,791 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 149,791 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 148,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 146,542 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 146,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 136,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wiper's poor

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 128,878 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs rusted

fuel cap type

nearside mirror condition

offside front shockabsorber turret holed

wipers condition

Fail 4 May 2010 128,878 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs rusted

fuel cap type

nearside mirror condition

offside front shockabsorber turret holed

wipers condition

Pass 1 May 2009 125,209 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 May 2009 125,209 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2008 119,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 119,205 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 111,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle a frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2005 110,500 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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C46 UPH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C46 UPH, 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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C46 UPH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1986.

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