MOT Status
ValidMileage
250,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
rear exhaust pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear most panel -- corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear rear axle bump stop missing
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper hinge area has a slight crack on body (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
front screen has slight chip in zone a
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear most X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chip in zone a
front screen has a chip in zone a
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt above rear axle (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
diff not painted white
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C808 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 C808 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 C808 VUY registered?
C808 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C808 VUY safe to buy?
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