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C576 OAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,857 mi
Last recorded18,857 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC576 OAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 18,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 198,429 miles

chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2022 194,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 194,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 194,528 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 194,528 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 194,199 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 194,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 193,944 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2018 193,915 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 193,569 miles

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

light corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 188,481 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 188,481 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 179,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT, BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 169,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 168,971 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 166,088 miles

signs of corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Mar 2009 163,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 151,818 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 151,760 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 142,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 139,882 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 139,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

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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C576 OAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C576 OAO, 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

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What year was C576 OAO registered?

C576 OAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C576 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C576 OAO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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