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C996 OUF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,701 mi
Last recorded167,701 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC996 OUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 167,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 166,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 166,220 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 164,787 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 164,341 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 164,341 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 163,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 161,919 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 160,863 miles

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

various areas of underside corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2015 160,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member various (6.6.6)

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

various areas of underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 160,149 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 160,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear box poor

n/s track rod end dust cover poor

n/s/r spring cup has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2013 159,489 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 159,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear fog light pale

Pass 13 Mar 2012 157,744 miles

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

all coil springs rusty

various pipes rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2011 156,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 153,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 142,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 136,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 132,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 127,535 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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C996 OUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C996 OUF, 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 C996 OUF registered?

C996 OUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C996 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C996 OUF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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