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C48 UFA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,015 mi
Last recorded149,015 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC48 UFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 149,015 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

engine over heating

front number plate damage

Fail 27 Aug 2026 148,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

engine over heating

front number plate damage

Pass 31 Mar 2025 146,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 146,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 146,463 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 144,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust Hanger Missing but still supporting exhaust

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 144,798 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust Hanger Missing but still supporting exhaust

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 143,018 miles

Nearside Front Axle Hub Seal Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle Hub Seal Deteriorating

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 143,016 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle Hub Seal Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle Hub Seal Deteriorating

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 140,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 137,982 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brakes back plates missing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 137,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play into steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box bottom seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brakes back plates missing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 134,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 134,799 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint at middle of axle ball joint boot split (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing brake caliper loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 131,558 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 131,558 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,905 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 125,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 125,869 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 125,803 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 28 Jan 2011 125,801 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 124,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 120,319 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 120,210 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 116,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 116,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 112,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in rear uj on front prop. shaft

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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C48 UFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C48 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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C48 UFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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