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C582 OAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,293 mi
Last recorded101,293 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC582 OAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 101,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,937 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,380 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,974 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 81,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,746 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,464 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,610 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 71,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 170,372 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nut missing from o/s engin mounting

Fail 25 Sep 2012 170,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nut missing from o/s engin mounting

Pass 6 Oct 2011 168,125 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 164,571 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 159,513 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 153,224 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 153,224 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 145,877 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 145,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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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C582 OAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 C582 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 C582 OAO registered?

C582 OAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1986.

Is C582 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C582 OAO 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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