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C693 UGX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,015 mi
Last recorded134,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC693 UGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 125,752 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 125,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 123,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,522 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 117,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,852 miles

General corrosion to chassis near rear shock absorber mounts

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly kinked next to union with flexible brake hose

Fail 8 Oct 2014 114,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,923 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 111,583 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,583 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 108,695 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 108,695 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,115 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 107,115 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,824 miles

drop arm ball joint gaiter clip broken

nearside front track rod end gaiter split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 101,071 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 99,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 94,574 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 94,568 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 88,435 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 88,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front propeller shaft flange loose on gearbox

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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C693 UGX 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 73.9%.

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 C693 UGX, 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 C693 UGX registered?

C693 UGX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C693 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C693 UGX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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