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C721 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

244,976 mi
Last recorded244,976 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC721 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 244,976 miles

Drivers cab excessively corroded, next to door hinge

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 244,959 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lowest column UJ, next to steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper to hose brake pipe joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers cab excessively corroded, next to door hinge

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 221,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both offside suspension rubber bump stops are missing

engine oil appears to be leaking from the top of the engine

ignition barrel is currently not secure

slight damage to front number plate

various underbody brake pipes although clipped could do with more support

Fail 5 Mar 2012 221,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both offside suspension rubber bump stops are missing

engine oil appears to be leaking from the top of the engine

ignition barrel is currently not secure

nearside headlight unit is currently loose

slight damage to front number plate

various underbody brake pipes although clipped could do with more support

Pass 16 Dec 2010 220,579 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 220,579 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 217,445 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 217,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 203,470 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 203,338 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 180,173 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 157,845 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 157,845 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

main beam tell tale on with dip beam and not main

o/s/f tie bar on axel may be loose

windscreen chiped

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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C721 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C721 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 C721 VUY registered?

C721 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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