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C903 VFA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,682 mi
Last recorded171,682 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC903 VFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 171,682 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion

both front driveshaft dust covers split

center windscreen has slight damage

corrsion to towing brackets

front prop shaft tube dust cover split

fuel filler neck seal is slightly worn

nearside front seat belt has slight damage

rear exhaust is slightly loose

slight corrosion to rear floor

Pass 21 Nov 2008 166,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 161,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 154,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 148,689 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 148,689 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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C903 VFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C903 VFA, 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 C903 VFA?

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What year was C903 VFA registered?

C903 VFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C903 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C903 VFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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