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C536 VPM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102 mi
Last recorded102 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC536 VPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2012 102 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2010 202,928 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 200,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 200,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 194,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear a frame joint slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2006 180,941 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 16,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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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C536 VPM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C536 VPM, 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 C536 VPM registered?

C536 VPM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C536 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C536 VPM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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