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C900 UUT

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,887 mi
Last recorded133,887 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC900 UUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 133,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 133,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 133,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,614 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage VERY SLIGHT MISTING (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 130,975 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel recording very little o/s rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage VERY SLIGHT MISTING (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,712 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 130,712 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,600 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 130,600 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float steering box drop arm /nut insecure (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,641 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 128,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth foot brake (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play steering column bottom u/j joint (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 125,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advice on steering box drop arm,first ball joint as slight up lift [no side play]

Pass 6 Jun 2006 125,124 miles

advice on steering box drop arm,first ball joint as slight up lift [no side play]

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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C900 UUT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C900 UUT, 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 C900 UUT registered?

C900 UUT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C900 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C900 UUT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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