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C630 VKS

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC630 VKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 109,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2024 109,720 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,168 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 106,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,890 miles

Corrosion to bulkhead

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 100,889 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both side's (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to bulkhead

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 98,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,517 miles

vehicle has had extensive restoration work

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,403 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,302 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,302 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,128 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,007 miles

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,906 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,901 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,349 miles

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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C630 VKS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 C630 VKS, 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 C630 VKS registered?

C630 VKS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1986.

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