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C694 UGX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,743 mi
Last recorded151,743 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC694 UGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 151,743 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 149,165 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 147,711 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 145,392 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 143,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,233 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 141,135 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2019 141,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,014 miles

all brake pipes corroded need attention

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

a lot of underbody rust

gearbox leak

handbrake poor but just passable

steering box seepage

Pass 29 Mar 2013 128,124 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis corroded

front engine mounts bottom nuts missing

n/s/f hub slight leak

o/s/r hub slight leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 128,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis corroded

front engine mounts bottom nuts missing

n/s/f hub slight leak

o/s/r hub slight leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 128,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 128,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 128,118 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 127,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 126,297 miles

heavy surface corrosion to all underside of vehicle, front brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2007 126,064 miles

dampness o/s/f hub.

slight play in steering box.

Fail 14 Jul 2007 126,064 miles

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

dampness o/s/f hub.

slight play in steering box.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 124,564 miles

heavy oil leak around engine.

heavy surface corosion to chassis and underside of vehicle.

slight play o/s/f track rod end , marked with yellow chaulk,recommend replacement.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 124,522 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak on to n/s/f brake flexi, (not brake fluid).

Fail 3 Aug 2006 124,479 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Heavy corrosion to all under side of vehicle

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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C694 UGX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 C694 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.

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What year was C694 UGX registered?

C694 UGX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C694 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C694 UGX 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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