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C527 EWU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,649 mi
Last recorded192,649 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC527 EWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 192,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 191,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 191,822 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 191,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 191,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 191,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 189,119 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 189,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and lower (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and lower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 186,386 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 186,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 179,428 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 178,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 175,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 173,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 170,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 169,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 166,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 161,015 miles

front nhub seals weaping, †steering knuckle joint from sterering box slight play

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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C527 EWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C527 EWU, 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

How do I check the history of C527 EWU?

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What year was C527 EWU registered?

C527 EWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C527 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C527 EWU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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