CarVerify

Free Car Check

C57 UPE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,975 mi
Last recorded173,975 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 UPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 173,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 173,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 172,915 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 172,381 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 171,972 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 171,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 171,307 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 170,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 170,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 170,312 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 169,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 169,288 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 166,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 164,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 161,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 156,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 152,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 148,391 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 144,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 139,023 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 139,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 134,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 129,777 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 129,773 miles

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

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

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

c.o emmisions close to legal maximum

oil leaking from n/s/r hub

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C57 UPE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C57 UPE, 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 C57 UPE?

You can check the full history of C57 UPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C57 UPE registered?

C57 UPE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C57 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C57 UPE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C57 UPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C57 UPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.