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C486 RUF

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,903 mi
Last recorded102,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC486 RUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil/grease on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platforms on axle,rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box not properly attached steering box securing bolt tab washers not locked over (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box droparm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering swivel and possible hub seal leak

Nearside Rear oil present on wheel,possible hub seal leak

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

oil present around steering box

Pass 17 Dec 2024 102,866 miles

Nearside front Swivel joints/housing has slight leaking of oil

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some body mounts appear to not be attached

strong smell of fuel in and outside vehicle but no leaks found

vehicle body corroded and in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2021 101,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced all rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear side lights seem to be brighter than the stop lamps

some body mounts appear to not be attached

strong smell of fuel in and outside vehicle but no leaks found

vehicle body corroded and in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,186 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 100,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,459 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 92,459 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,802 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,796 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front hub seals leaking

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,062 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,060 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,581 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,581 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering resovior insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake pipes covered

Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake pipes covered

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,538 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,558 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear axle top mounting balljoint has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,815 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,777 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 70,765 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,369 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,819 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 65,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,076 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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C486 RUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 C486 RUF, 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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C486 RUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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