MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
signs of corrosion and welding repairs to front floor sections
slight play in all track rod end socket springs
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
age cracking to all tyres
all tyres have some deep cuts
corrosion to front floor pan both sides
fog light switch operation poor
hazard switch operation poor
small stone chips in windscreen
wipers smearing slightly
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Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cuts to all tyre treads
heavy corrosion to both front floors,need attention soon
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
cuts in tyres
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre 1.6mm
slight oil leaks
slight wear on font discs
uneven wear on front tyres
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C818 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C818 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 C818 VUY registered?
C818 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C818 VUY safe to buy?
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