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C554 UNV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

167,134 mi
Last recorded167,134 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC554 UNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 167,134 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

body corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 167,134 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

body corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 166,861 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 166,861 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 166,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 166,628 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 164,442 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 164,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 159,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front steering damper joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 159,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front steering damper joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 154,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,778 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 153,769 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 151,767 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 151,767 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,659 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 148,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 146,826 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 146,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 145,770 miles

front and rear prop universal joints badly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2014 145,711 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear prop universal joints badly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 144,896 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 144,892 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 143,623 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 141,528 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2010 141,528 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 137,559 miles

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

nearside floor panel under battery corroded

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 132,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 205,163 miles

SLIGHT CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 202,156 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2005 183,310 miles

Some play in rear suspension ball joint.

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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C554 UNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 C554 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 C554 UNV registered?

C554 UNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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