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C582 UNV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,301 mi
Last recorded154,301 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC582 UNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 154,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 154,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 156,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 147,538 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 142,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 142,044 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 137,918 miles

rear exhaust leak

Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,699 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,447 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 133,788 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gear box

Fail 11 May 2017 133,788 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gear box

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,108 miles

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

slight play in rear prop shaft u/j joint

Pass 26 Mar 2015 132,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 132,005 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 132,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 183,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 179,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 173,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 166,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 158,472 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 15 Sep 2007 150,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 143,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 143,598 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all rear steel brake pipes corroded but not to excess

exhaust blowing slightly at rear

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 UNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C582 UNV registered?

C582 UNV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C582 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C582 UNV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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