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C582 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

18,701 mi
Last recorded18,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC582 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 18,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 16,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 15,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 15,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 14,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 13,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,199 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,540 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 8,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel likely to become detached on bonnet (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

parking brake warning light inoperative

Pass 10 May 2018 3,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 May 2018 3,854 miles

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 May 2017 223,881 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 223,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 213,855 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 213,855 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking at filter (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 205,898 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 May 2015 205,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 199,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 199,142 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 197,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside mirrior has damadge

steering drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2012 191,580 miles

steering box drop shaft has some play

Fail 21 Aug 2012 191,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe has come off

Pass 28 Jun 2011 185,336 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 185,336 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 178,271 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 163,539 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 163,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 148,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 131,990 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 120,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 113,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 113,016 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.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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C582 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 C582 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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C582 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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