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C670 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

92,704 mi
Last recorded92,704 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC670 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,704 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,549 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 92,259 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm; front bush, rear of axle has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper swivel housing bearing has slight play on axle.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,121 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,020 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,267 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,507 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,660 miles

Rear Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Fail 5 May 2010 88,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 88,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,054 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 86,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 85,424 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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C670 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C670 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C670 VUY registered?

C670 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C670 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C670 VUY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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