MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,659 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C542 VJL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C542 VJL, 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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How do I check the history of C542 VJL?
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What year was C542 VJL registered?
C542 VJL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1986.
Is C542 VJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for C542 VJL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C542 VJL have outstanding finance?
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