MOT Status
ValidMileage
187,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bodywork damaged and tatty
cab seating deteriated
clutch pedal a/slip missing
n/s rear tyre on limit for wear
o/s reflector incomplete
slight wear in front hubs
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bodywork damaged and tatty
cab seating deteriated
clutch pedal a/slip missing
n/s rear tyre on limit for wear
o/s reflector incomplete
slight wear in front hubs
bodywork tatty generally
cab soiled and interior degradeing ie seats
rear num plate damaged
slight wear in n/s rear top shock bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bodywork tatty generally
cab soiled and interior degradeing ie seats
rear num plate damaged
slight wear in n/s rear top shock bush
bodywork tatty generally
o/s rear top shocker bush showing signs of deteriation
o/s set belt showing signs of deteriation to degrade
passenger seat degraded
soiled underside generally
1,clutch pedal rubber missing. †2,seat torn. †3, bodywork tatty.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
1,clutch pedal rubber missing. †2,seat torn. †3, bodywork tatty.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C729 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 C729 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 C729 VUY registered?
C729 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C729 VUY safe to buy?
The MOT history for C729 VUY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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