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C519 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,349 mi
Last recorded207,349 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC519 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 207,349 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 205,438 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 205,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 204,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 202,024 miles

a frame ball joint dust cover starting to split

Pass 3 Nov 2021 201,064 miles

all tyres slightly cracked and perishing. also between 14 and 17 years old

Pass 18 Nov 2020 200,128 miles

oil leak from engine

some minor under body corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 195,017 miles

Nearside Front screw it tyre.

Pass 15 May 2018 190,523 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 190,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead outrigger top (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead outrigger top (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 188,689 miles

nearside front wiper blade split on tip

slight play in both sides rear a frame bushes to chassis

Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,344 miles

adv nearside front head lamp beam image deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2015 180,259 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv both sides front bulkhead outriggers have corrosion

adv corrosion on rear crossmember

adv rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2014 175,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 174,495 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv both rear shock absorbers casing heaviley corroded

adv offside dip beam image poor

adv wiper blades spliting on tips

Pass 7 Mar 2012 162,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brake pads signs of crumbling

Pass 9 Mar 2011 158,655 miles

"NOTE" MAY BE CLASS 7 NEXT YEAR FOR M.O.T

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn down on edge

Fail 7 Mar 2011 158,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

"NOTE" MAY BE CLASS 7 NEXT YEAR FOR M.O.T

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn down on edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 156,454 miles

"note" may not be able to test this vehicle next year may become class 7 test

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber starting wear through

diesel pipe from tank damp/wet

Pass 4 Mar 2009 149,988 miles

Oil leak

corrossion hole in o/s/f out rigger

Pass 10 Nov 2007 138,083 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 122,273 miles

handbrake 17% efficient

Pass 14 Nov 2005 112,007 miles

oil leak

oil weeping o/s/f tractor joint

Fail 4 Nov 2005 111,432 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

brake

oil leak

weeping of oil around o/s/f tractor joint

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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C519 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C519 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.

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What year was C519 VUY registered?

C519 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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