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C905 GVU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,192 mi
Last recorded119,192 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC905 GVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2019 119,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 117,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 115,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 114,954 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 114,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 114,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 113,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 113,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 113,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 113,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 113,271 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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C905 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C905 GVU, 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 C905 GVU?

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What year was C905 GVU registered?

C905 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C905 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C905 GVU shows 14 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 C905 GVU have outstanding finance?

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