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C990 DUA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,932 mi
Last recorded155,932 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

RegistrationC990 DUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 155,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 155,857 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion present to rear section of frame but not affecting structural integrity

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differencial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle very muddy on bottom & various parts of vehicle heavily coated in under-seal

Fail 13 Apr 2023 155,857 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Corrosion present to rear section of frame but not affecting structural integrity

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differencial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle very muddy on bottom & various parts of vehicle heavily coated in under-seal

Pass 31 Mar 2022 155,028 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

full vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2022 155,026 miles

Front Body pillar insecure offside and nearside bulk head brackets corroded (6.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside footwell has holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box has hole nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

full vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 May 2011 155,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 150,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 146,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 139,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 133,146 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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C990 DUA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C990 DUA, 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 C990 DUA registered?

C990 DUA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C990 DUA safe to buy?

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