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C812 UPB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,659 mi
Last recorded100,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC812 UPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 100,625 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust fouling wiring (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil lower seal minor leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

battery box corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 99,740 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 98,957 miles

brake fluid level getting low.

Pass 3 May 2014 97,828 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front number plate slight damaged advise to replace.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,262 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,056 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,550 miles

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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C812 UPB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C812 UPB, 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 C812 UPB registered?

C812 UPB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C812 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C812 UPB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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