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C532 UNV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,153 mi
Last recorded179,153 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC532 UNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 179,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 176,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box has seepage

Pass 3 Jun 2021 174,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 172,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box weeping oil

Pass 14 May 2019 167,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering box weeping

Pass 9 May 2018 164,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nsf and osf floors slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2017 160,967 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside front steering joint rubber gaiter split

Pass 12 May 2016 156,441 miles

Front number plate crack

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 152,251 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe and n/s/r brake pipe.

Slight damage to o/s seat belt

Pass 29 Mar 2014 146,995 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak from steering box

nearside brake pipe starting to corrode on rear axle

Fail 8 May 2013 146,881 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 143,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 10 May 2011 139,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 135,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 135,627 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

fan cowling insecure

steering damper has slight movement in top bush

Pass 9 May 2009 131,509 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 131,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2008 125,988 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 123,241 miles

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

front shocker turrets corroded

Fail 3 May 2007 123,241 miles

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

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

front shocker turrets corroded

Pass 16 May 2006 122,444 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 122,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C532 UNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C532 UNV, 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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What year was C532 UNV registered?

C532 UNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C532 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C532 UNV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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