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C97 URP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,901 mi
Last recorded200,901 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 200,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 200,419 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 199,903 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 199,903 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 199,555 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 199,311 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 198,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 198,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 197,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 197,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 197,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 196,642 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 196,636 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 196,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 195,705 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 195,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 194,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 193,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 191,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 191,377 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 189,986 miles

slight leak to s/box

Fail 29 Feb 2008 189,986 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight leak to s/box

Pass 6 Mar 2007 188,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 186,750 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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C97 URP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C97 URP, 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 C97 URP registered?

C97 URP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C97 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C97 URP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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