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C514 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,479 mi
Last recorded169,479 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC514 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 169,479 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 167,517 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 164,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 159,697 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 154,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 141,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 134,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 117,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 112,550 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,496 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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C514 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C514 VUY, 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

How do I check the history of C514 VUY?

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What year was C514 VUY registered?

C514 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C514 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C514 VUY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C514 VUY have outstanding finance?

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