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C804 VAY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,152 mi
Last recorded107,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC804 VAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 107,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 107,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear pan hard bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking pipe going into wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 105,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 102,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,459 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,450 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,161 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,221 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 86,203 miles

Nearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts mounting bushes (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,037 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 83,037 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 80,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 74,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 72,372 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,751 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,666 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,767 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,753 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,813 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,587 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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C804 VAY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C804 VAY, 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 C804 VAY registered?

C804 VAY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1986.

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