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C518 VPS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,523 mi
Last recorded122,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC518 VPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 122,523 miles

advise o/s/r shocker bushes worn but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to inside surfaces of o/s n/s front brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2025 112,397 miles

advise inside surfaces of o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,224 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise speedo cluster and odometer been replaced

Pass 31 May 2023 350,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 340,982 miles

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2021 324,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,422 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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C518 VPS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C518 VPS, 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 C518 VPS?

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What year was C518 VPS registered?

C518 VPS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C518 VPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C518 VPS shows 8 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 C518 VPS have outstanding finance?

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