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C808 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

250,012 mi
Last recorded250,012 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 250,012 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 247,944 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 245,355 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 242,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 240,744 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 236,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 234,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 232,160 miles

front screen has a chip in zone a

Pass 13 Oct 2017 230,756 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 229,389 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 227,159 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 225,153 miles

diff not painted white

Pass 24 Oct 2013 221,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 218,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 215,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 211,561 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 207,776 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 207,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 203,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 199,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 194,849 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 194,755 miles

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?

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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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?

The MOT history for C808 VUY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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