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C482 CEU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,991 mi
Last recorded125,991 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC482 CEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 125,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 123,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 114,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,786 miles

LEAK FROM POWER STEERING BOX

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER RADIAL ARM FORWARD BUSHES WORN

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,653 miles

dashboard wiring requires attention

offside front brake disc guard corroded

steering bush worn

Fail 18 Jun 2007 95,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,716 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,111 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 93,111 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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C482 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C482 CEU, 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 C482 CEU registered?

C482 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C482 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C482 CEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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