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C823 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,884 mi
Last recorded70,884 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC823 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 70,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,323 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 67,323 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,266 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 67,266 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,663 miles

Offside Front brake disc has slight oil contamination

Fail 26 Jun 2020 66,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake disc has slight oil contamination

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,069 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,787 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,785 miles

slight leak from fuel pump

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,386 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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C823 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C823 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C823 VUY registered?

C823 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C823 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C823 VUY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C823 VUY have outstanding finance?

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