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C530 VSH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,876 mi
Last recorded162,876 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 VSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 162,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2026 162,876 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure locking bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 159,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 156,649 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 156,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 153,557 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 153,557 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 149,760 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 149,760 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected touching propshaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached rear bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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C530 VSH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C530 VSH, 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 C530 VSH registered?

C530 VSH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1986.

Is C530 VSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C530 VSH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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