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C906 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,584 mi
Last recorded121,584 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC906 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 121,584 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 121,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 120,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 118,325 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 117,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 115,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 10,817 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,968 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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C906 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C906 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 C906 VUY?

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What year was C906 VUY registered?

C906 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C906 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C906 VUY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C906 VUY have outstanding finance?

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