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C674 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

160,706 mi
Last recorded160,706 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC674 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 160,706 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 160,385 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 160,027 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 160,027 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,493 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 158,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 156,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King-Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 155,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 155,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 154,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 154,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 153,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 152,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 149,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 147,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 145,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 142,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 140,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 137,532 miles

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

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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C674 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C674 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 C674 VUY registered?

C674 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C674 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C674 VUY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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