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C859 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

238,241 mi
Last recorded238,241 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC859 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2022 238,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 238,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Floor not fully secure slight corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 237,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 236,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 236,084 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 235,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 234,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 233,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 233,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 232,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 230,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 228,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 226,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 224,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 222,388 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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C859 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C859 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

How do I check the history of C859 VUY?

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What year was C859 VUY registered?

C859 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C859 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C859 VUY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C859 VUY have outstanding finance?

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