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C530 VSX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,400 mi
Last recorded58,400 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 VSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 58,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 58,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 57,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,219 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 53,752 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 50,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,067 miles

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear dog cage on rear seats prevent access to seats/belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion outrigger/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

bulkhead corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,185 miles

BULKHEAD CARRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,326 miles

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

Nearside front swivel hub dust cover split.

Not possible to check al ofl brake pipes because of rust protection.

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

Seep of fluid at power steering reservoir.

Steering box drop arm ball joint wearing.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 32,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on tyre (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front swivel hub dust cover split.

Not possible to check al ofl brake pipes because of rust protection.

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

Seep of fluid at power steering reservoir.

Steering box drop arm ball joint wearing.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,730 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 4,879 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 193,219 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 182,324 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 171,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 161,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 152,041 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 152,041 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VSX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,395cc 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 C530 VSX, 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 C530 VSX?

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What year was C530 VSX registered?

C530 VSX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C530 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C530 VSX 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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