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C676 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC676 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023
Fail 15 May 2023 142,405 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 142,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 141,951 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 141,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 141,805 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 140,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 135,912 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 135,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,455 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 131,454 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 140,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front floor corroded but not yet in a prescribed area (recommend repair soon)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 140,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

bonnet strengthener slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2005 139,207 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 139,207 miles

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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C676 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C676 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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What year was C676 VUY registered?

C676 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C676 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C676 VUY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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