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C870 VUY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,659 mi
Last recorded100,659 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 100,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 100,641 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,587 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Dec 2023 100,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have been wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front swivels leaking but not contaminating brake discs

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no side repeaters fitted as date of manufacture is thought to be pre 1986

Fail 28 Nov 2022 100,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have been wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front swivels leaking but not contaminating brake discs

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease not allowing a full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

whole chassis wax oiled

Fail 8 Dec 2021 100,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease not allowing a full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

whole chassis wax oiled

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 100,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect gearbox leaking oil slightly also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,675 miles

various under vehicle corrosion may require attention next mot

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 98,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion body to chassis out riggers slightly corrodded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine oil leaks ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 97,390 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and close to minimum

body corrosion may require attention next mot

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,985 miles

body work starting to rust

Fail 15 Nov 2014 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body work starting to rust

Pass 16 Nov 2013 95,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 94,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,834 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 45,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 92,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 92,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes starting to rust may require attention next mot

Pass 21 Nov 2009 88,128 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 85,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 83,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 81,609 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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C870 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C870 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 41 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 C870 VUY registered?

C870 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C870 VUY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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