MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine oil level is low
Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid leak from Hub/Half shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Flexible brake hose insecure
Central Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Fuel system component leaking Bottom of fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing Vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must be fitted with an amber side repeater indicator on each side. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater missing Vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must be fitted with an amber side repeater indicator on each side. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine oil level low
Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid leak from hub/half shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Flexible brake hose insecure
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight play in wheel bearings
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area near body/chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area near body/chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f o/s/f floor pan corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear driveshaft oil seal leaking
n/s/f o/s/f floor pan corroded
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
lhs door lock if loose fitting / closing
oil filler cap loose
Oil leak
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
lhs door lock if loose fitting / closing
oil filler cap loose
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C872 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 C872 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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C872 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C872 VUY safe to buy?
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